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President Clinton's Chicken Enchiladas

Here's how you make President Clinton's Chicken Enchiladas
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 60m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces green chiles, drained, chopped (2 cans)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 28 ounces tomatoes (1 can)
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken, shredded, (3 cups)
  • 16 ounces sour cream, (2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 16 ounces corn tortillas (flour)(15 tortillas)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chiles and garlic in a small amount of cooking oil. Drain the tomatoes, reserving a cup of liquid.

  • Step 2: Break up tomatoes and add to skillet.

  • Step 3: Add the onion, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, and reserved liquid.

  • Step 4: Simmer, uncovered, until thick (about 30 minutes). Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

  • Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream, cheese, and 1 teaspoon salt.

  • Step 6: In another skillet over medium-high heat,heat 1 cup cooking oil.

  • Step 7: Dip the tortillas in the oil until they become limp and drain well on paper towels.

  • Step 8: Fill the tortillas with the chicken mixture.

  • Step 9: Roll up and arrange side by side, seam side down, in a 9x13x12-inch Pam sprayed baking dish, that you have put small amount sauce on bottom of dish.

  • Step 10: Pour the tomato mixture over the enchiladas.

  • Step 11: Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until heated thorough.


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