Freezer Chicken And Adobo Enchiladas Recipes

FREEZER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1. To make ahead: Blend tomato sauce, onion, garlic, chipotle, cumin, coriander, salt, and broth in blender until smooth. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add tomato mixture, bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until mixture is reduced to 3 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. 2. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Toss 3/4 cup sauce with chicken, 1 cup cheese, cilantro, and jalepeños. 3. Place 5 tortillas on baking sheet and lightly coat both sides with cooking spray. Bake tortillas until just pliable, about 2 minutes. Working quickly, transfer one tortilla at a time to work surface, fill with 1/3 cup chicken mixture, and roll tightly. Transfer, seam side down, to large plate. Repeat warming and rolling process with remaining 5 tortillas. Place plate in freezer until enchiladas are frozen, at least 1 hour. 4. Place remaining sauce in freezersafe container and press 2 layers of plastic wrap directly onto surface of sauce. Tightly wrap enchiladas in bundles of 5, first in plastic and then in foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. 5. When ready to serve: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Defrost enchilada sauce in microwave on defrost setting, about 12 minutes. 6. Coat 13 by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange frozen enchiladas in single layer in baking dish and coat tops with cooking spray. Bake until tops of tortillas are just beginning to flake, about 20 minutes. Remove dish from oven, top enchiladas with 1 1/2 cups sauce, and bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle enchiladas with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese and bake until cheese melts and center of casserole is hot and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve, passing remaining sauce and garnishes (see note above) at table.

ADOBO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook on medium low for 5 minutes, until onion is softened.
• Add the remaining filling ingredients and heat till bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, add all the salsa ingredients and cook for 10 minutes. The sauce should get a little thicker as it cooks.
• Place the salsa in a blender or food processor and blend well. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE LID by lifting one side of the lid at a time. Since the contents are hot the pressure inside the blender could cause the sauce to jump up and out of the blender and could burn you if the lid is removed too quickly. Vent by slowly cracking the lid on one side throughout the blending.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F and make sure a rack is on the center rung for the dish.
• Place a heaping tablespoon or two of warm filling down the middle of each tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and place seam side down in a 3 quart casserole dish. Continue until you run out of filling.
• Cover dish with foil or a lid. Place the dish on the center rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove tin foil and spoon the sauce over the enchiladas. Top with the shredded cheese, then place back in the oven for 10 minutes, uncovered.
• Remove and serve with diced tomatoes, sliced fresh avocado, cilantro, and a lime wedge!