mexicali enchiladas recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced (use shredded deli roasted chicken if desired)
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 8 (8″) flour tortillas, softened
• 11⁄2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 (15oz) can chicken broth
• 1 cup Fresh Creations® Mexicali Dip
• 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
• sliced black olives for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven 400º F.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken and onion together until chicken is done. Skip this step if using deli roasted chicken.
3. Divide chicken evenly between 8 tortillas. Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons cheese to each tortilla.
4. Coat a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Roll enchiladas and place seam-side down in dish.
5. Melt butter in a medium saucepan and stir in flour to make a roux. Cook, while stirring until bubbly and gradually whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
6. Remove from heat; stir in Fresh Creations® Mexicali Dip. Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas.
7. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce near edges of baking dish is bubbly. Garnish with peppers and olives and serve.