Chicken Enchiladas De Jocoque

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 11
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas De Jocoque recipe for your dinner tonight
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken breast
1 cup water
1 onion
1 stalk celery
1 bay leaf , crumbled
2 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 ounce Ortega chile , diced
4 corn tortillas
monterey jack cheese
black olives , sliced , pitted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
416
Sugar
3g
Fat
33g
Chicken Enchiladas de Jocoque are a classic Mexican dish that features tender chicken and a creamy sour cream sauce. The dish gets its unique flavor from the tangy Ortega chile, which adds both heat and flavor to the dish. These enchiladas are perfect for a family dinner or a potluck, and can be easily customized to suit individual tastes by adjusting the amount of Ortega chile used.

Instructions

1.In a pot, place the chicken breast, water, onion, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt, and cook until the chicken is fork-tender.
2.Reserve 1/2 cup of the broth, then remove chicken from pot and shred it.
3.In a separate pot, heat the sour cream and the reserved chicken broth over low heat.
4.In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the diced Ortega chile.
5.Mix the sautéed Ortega chile with the shredded chicken.
6.Place a few tablespoons of chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll tightly.
7.Place enchiladas into a greased baking dish and pour sour cream sauce over them. Cover with cheese and black olives.
8.Bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for around 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is bubbly.

PROS

Chicken Enchiladas de Jocoque are flavorful and satisfying.

They are easy to prepare, and have a creamy sauce that complements the tanginess of the Ortega chile.

This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken, and it can also be made ahead of time.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in calories and may not be suitable for those on a low-fat or low-sodium diet.

It may also be too spicy for some, depending on the brand of Ortega chile used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in this recipe is a good source of lean protein, while the sour cream provides calcium and healthy fats.
The Ortega chile used in the recipe contains capsaicin, which has been linked to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation.

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