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    • Chicken Enchiladas

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    Vegetables, Grains, Meats, Dairy October 199 1 servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1/3 c Plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    12 Corn tortillas; (6-inch)
    1 md Onion; chopped
    1 Medium-size green bell pepper; seeded, chopped
    1/2 ts Dried oregano
    1/2 ts Dried basil
    3 cn Purchased enchilada sauce; (10-ounce)
    3 c Shredded cooked chicken; (about)
    3 c Packed grated Monterey Jack cheese; (about 12 ounces)
    Sour cream

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in heavy small skillet over medium-high
heat. Using tongs, add 1 tortilla and cook until softened, turning
once, about 15 seconds for each side. Transfer tortilla to paper
towels and drain well. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in heavy large skillet. Add
onion, pepper, oregano and basil and saute until onion and pepper are
tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Lightly oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada
sauce into dish. Place scant 1/4 cup chicken in center of 1 tortilla.
Sprinkle with 1 generous tablespoon onion mixture. Set aside 1/2 cup
cheese for topping. Spoon 2 generous tablespoons cheese atop chicken.
Roll up tortilla and place seam side down in prepared dish. Repeat
with remaining tortillas, chicken, onion mixture and cheese. Pour
remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup
cheese. Cover with foil. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
Preheat oven to 350F. Bake enchiladas, covered, until sauce bubbles
and cheese melts, about 35 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream.
Serves 6.
Bon Appetit October 1994
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