What’s for Dinner, Honey?
Posted on 18 August 2008 by joy
I’m totally a sucker for homemade enchiladas. Granted, they take a commitment when it come to their preparation, but enchiladas are, without a doubt, worth twice the work. These chicken enchiladas are a play of the Cuban combination of green olives, raisins and chili powder. The olives add a lovely salty flavor to the chicken while the raisins add just a touch of sweetness. I recently tried the combination in empanadas and was delighted with the results.
Tonight for dinner Chicken Picadillo Enchiladas. They’re amazing and the leftovers are outta sight!
Chicken Picadillo Enchiladas
Bon Appetit, August 2007
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped white onion
5 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups crushed tomatoes with added purée
1/2 cup sliced drained pimiento-stuffed green olives plus juice from jar
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup raisins
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 cups sour cream, divided
Chopped green onions and chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili powder. Add crushed tomatoes and 4 tablespoons juice from olives. Simmer sauce until flavors blend, about 6 minutes. Season with pepper and more olive juice, if desired.
Combine chicken, raisins, and olives in large bowl. Mix in 3 cups sauce. Season filling to taste with pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Heat 1 tortilla directly over gas flame or in hot skillet until just softened, about 10 seconds per side. Place on work surface. Spread 1 tablespoon sour cream in strip in center. Top with 1/3 cup filling. Roll up tortilla. Place enchilada, seam side down, in prepared dish. Repeat, making 11 more enchiladas. Spoon remaining sauce over. Cover dish with foil.
Bake enchiladas until heated through, about 20 minutes. Uncover; top with dollops of remaining sour cream. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.
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