Lisa Lantings Cilantro Lime Enchiladas Recipes

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, onions and 3 cups of cheese. Mix well.
• Add one can of green enchilada sauce, cream, and diced chiles. Mix well.
• Fill each tortilla - place 3/4 cup of filling down the center of each tortilla; roll up and place, seam side down, in two 9x13-inch pans.
• After filling and rolling tortillas, pour the second can of sauce over the tortillas and spread evenly.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until cheese is browned.
• Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or cilantro if desired.

CILANTRO-LIME ENCHILADA SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove husks from tomatillos; rinse tomatillos, then cut into quarters. Place into large saute pan or stockpot, along with the garlic and chopped jalapenos, then drizzle all with a bit of olive oil.
• Cook the veggies on medium high heat for 4-5 minutes. Add the water, cilantro, cumin and salt to the pan. Put a lid on the pan; continue to simmer the veggies on low for about 10 minutes or so, until the tomatillos have softened.
• Once tomatillos have softened, use an immersion blender to blend ingredients until you have a smooth sauce. May also put the hot ingredients into a blender or a food processor (in batches), and process until smooth.
• Once sauce is smooth, stir in 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice to combine. If you are NOT canning the sauce, it is now ready to use.
• IF YOU ARE GOING TO CAN THE SAUCE: Pour the hot enchilada sauce into clean, hot canning jars. Squeeze the juice from 1/2 a lime into each jar - DO NOT FORGET TO ADD THE EXTRA LIME JUICE TO JAR, SINCE THIS ADDS THE EXTRA ACIDITY NECESSARY FOR LONG TERM STORAGE. Leave 1/2" headspace in each jar. Remove air bubbles, wipe rim of jar with clean cloth, then attach prepared heated jar lid (again, per guidelines) and jar ring. Please follow USDA canning guidelines if you are not familiar with the canning process. Process in a water bath canner for 40 minutes. When done, remove jars to a kitchen towel (do not sit right on counter), and let jars completely cool. Once you have ensured they have sealed correctly, they may be stored in pantry.

HONEY LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together marinade ingredients and toss with shredded chicken in a resealable gallon-sized bag or airtight container.
• Let chicken mixture marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably a few hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
• Fill the tortillas with chicken, saving marinade (if any left), and shredded cheese, reserving about 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top of enchiladas.
• Placed rolled tortillas into prepared pan.
• Mix the remaining enchilada sauce with heavy cream and leftover marinade, if any, and pour on top of enchiladas.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until brown and crispy on top.