Chicken Enchiladas
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Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus 1 Tbsp
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
3 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Sour cream
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 a 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into the baking dish. Place about 1/4 cup chicken in center of 1 tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 generous tablespoon of the 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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake enchiladas, covered, until sauce bubbles and cheese melts, about 35 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream.
