Saturday, April 9, 2011

Chicken enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce


1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup Ro*Tel tomatoes, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups shredded jack cheese, divided
12 corn tortillas

For the sauce:
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once it shimmers add the onion and jalapeno. Cook until they begin to soften, about three minutes. Add the spices and cook for one minute more, or until the spices become very fragrant.

Add the Ro*Tel and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about a minute. Add the diced chicken and turn to coat then turn off the heat and add one cup of shredded cheese. Set aside to cool slightly.
Wrap the toritllas in a damp towel and heat in the microwave for thirty seconds, flipping half way through. Heat until the tortillas are warm and slightly steamy.

In a medium pan over medium heat melt the butter. When it begins to foam add the onion and chipotle pepper. Cook until the onion is very tender, about six minutes. Add the garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add the flour and cook for one minute before adding the chicken broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low and add the sour cream. Whisk until completely blended. Cook over low heat until the sauce is warm, but do not allow the sauce to simmer or it might break.

Many thanks to Evil Shenanigans for such delicious shenanigans!

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