I was reading about some tex-mex cooking the other day and the hunger monster totally hit me. I was craving some wicked enchiladas! I have never actually made them, but I wasn't gonna let that stop me. I hit up the grocery store and grabbed some of the stuff I needed... lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, enchilada sauce. I figured it would be way easier to go with the pre-made enchilada sauce for my first go at one of my favorite dishes. I also grabbed a few cans of whole roasted green chilies and some ground chipotle. I love Chipotle, its such a great way to incorporate heat AND flavor at the same time. You could add some cayenne or even hot sauce, but I like the flavor profile of chipotle. Its smoky and so rad! I started by cooking some chicken in a saute pan with some cumin and paprika and a touch of chipotle powder. After they were cooked, I used two forks and pulled them apart into small pieces. I added some chopped red onions, corn, garlic, peppers and some more spice to the saute pan and caramelized them for about 4 minutes, then added the chicken back to the pan. I dipped some small corn tortillas in the enchilada sauce and filled them with the chicken mix, then rolled them over on themselves. Green Chillies for Enchiladas I covered the rolls with some more of the enchilada sauce, covered the top with some grated cheese and popped them in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. The aromas were so awesome! To serve, I placed two enchiladas on a plate and garnished with some more grated cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, cilantro and green onions. It was super easy and really delicious!

Later,
Nater