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Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Contributed By: jsawyer
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You can double this recipe and freeze half or double just the sauce portion and freeze the extra.

Ingredients

SAUCE:

2 t. Flour

1 1/2 t. Chili powder

1 1/2 t. Cocoa powder, unsweetened

1/2 t. Sugar

1/4 t. Salt

2 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce, canned

1 1/2 cups Water

3 ounces Tomato Paste

FILLING:

1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken breast, uncooked

1 2/3 cups Black Beans, canned (one 15 ounce can)

1 1/2 cups Reduced fat Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded and divided

4 ounces Green Chili peppers, canned

2 t. Cumin Powder

1 t. Garlic Powder

6 Or 7 Flour Tortillas, 10 inches round

Preparation

To make sauce: In a small bowl, combine flour, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar and salt; set aside. In a medium saucepan, add tomato sauce, water and tomato paste. Heat and stir in flour mixture using a whisk. Continue stirring over medium heat while sauce thickens. Simmer slowly for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To make filling: Cook chicken breasts in a pot of boiling water until done, approximately 20 minutes. Cool and cut into 1/2-inch (2cm) pieces. Drain and rinse canned black beans. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, beans, 1 cup (130g) cheese, green chilis, cumin and garlic powder.

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

Spray a 9x12-inch (22x30cm) shallow baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Pour one cup enchilada sauce into the baking dish and spread evenly. One at a time, moisten each tortilla by dipping it briefly in the enchilada sauce. Place approximately 1 cup (150g) of filling on each tortilla and roll it up. Put in baking dish seam side down. Continue this process until all enchiladas have been assembled. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.

Bake in the oven uncovered for 20–25 minutes. Remove and sprinkle over remaining cheese. Return to oven for 5 more minutes.

Serve with salsa and light sour cream.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: tnriverfish

I'm only half way through this recipe and is smells unreal. I'll give you some stars after I've tasted some... which may be sooner than later.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 522
Total Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Protein: 39g
Sodium: 1608mg