Saturday, December 29, 2012

Chicken Enchilada Bake

Contributor: Shelly McCracken
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 (3 lb, 2 oz) can whole chicken

Drain, reserving broth.  Remove skin, bone and fat.  Add water to reserved broth to make 1 1/2 cups.

1-4 ounce can chopped green chilies
4-6 T dried minced onion
1-10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup

Place with chopped chicken and broth in saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer 3-5 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and keep warm.

1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
3 cups shredded longhorn or cheddar cheese

Heat oil to 365 degrees. Dip tortillas one at a time in hot oil, then tear in half.  Line 9x13" pan with 4 tortillas.  cover with sauce and 1 cup cheese. Make two more layers.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 4-6 servings.

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