Quick Chicken Enchilada

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This recipe is so simple, so easy and so quick, no fuss and ready in a few minutes.

  • 1 Can Green Enchilada sauce (I used Hatch brand) divided
  • (You can also use the red enchilada sauce if you prefer) or make your own homemade enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Or mixed Mexican cheeses
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Oil or butter
  • Ripe olives, Sliced preferred

At the table:

  • Pico de Gallo (chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped cilantro)
  • Sour Cream

Cube the chicken breast and put in a saucepot. Add ¼ cup water and half of green enchilada sauce in the saucepot. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove from heat and let cool a little to handle.

You can also use pre-cooked chicken, shredded or cubed. If the chicken is already cooked, add the half a can of the green enchilada sauce but do not add water. Let the chicken absorb the flavor of the sauce for about 15 minutes or so, then heat through for about 3 minutes.

Soften the tortillas by frying in hot skillet with scant oil or butter one at a time for a few seconds on both sides. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. This procedure is done so the corn tortillas will be workable and will not break apart when you roll them.

Put a tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the tortilla, add the cheeses and roll. Place the seam side down and side-by-side in a glass pan until all are rolled. Pour the remaining green enchilada on the top and the remaining sauce in the pot if any. Sprinkle more cheeses on the top and then the sliced ripe olives.

If you are using a glass-baking pan, you can cook them in the microwave until the cheeses are melted. If you use a regular baking pan, bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.

Dab some sour cream and add the chopped tomatoes with onion and cilantro (pico de gallo) at the table or before serving.

You can also add shredded lettuce if you like.