CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
• Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent.
• Add chicken broth & refried beans. Whisk until blended.
• Add enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.
• Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot.
• Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.
• Serve soup in cups or bowls. Can garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, Olives or pico de gallo.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer pepper mixture and chicken to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, tomato paste, seasonings and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Serve with toppings as desired.