Poblano Chile Enchiladas A La Gringa

Serves: 2

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

51

Sweetness

52

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Garlic (minced)

1 medium

Onion (chopped)

3 cups

Water

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Place the chicken breasts, garlic, onion, water, and chicken bouillon into a saucepan

2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 minutes

3

When finished, remove the chicken to a plate to cool

4

Measure out 1 cup of the chicken broth and discard the rest

5

Roast the poblano chiles over an open flame, or underneath a broiler until the skin has blackened on all sides

6

Place the chiles into a plastic bag, or a bowl covered with plastic wrap, and allow to steam as they cool, about 30 minutes

7

When cool, peel the blackened skin off of the pepper, and remove the seeds and membrane

8

Place the reserved chicken broth into a blender along with the roasted poblanos and sour cream

9

Puree until smooth and set aside

10

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

11

Fry the tortillas one at a time until softened and beginning to crisp

12

Place onto a plate and set aside

13

Pour the pureed poblano mixture into the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes

14

While the sauce is cooking, slice the cooled chicken breasts into 1/4 inch strips

15

Using tongs, dip a tortilla into the sauce, coating both sides

16

Place some of the chicken in the center of the tortilla, roll tightly, then place on a serving dish with the seam side down

17

Repeat with remaining tortillas

18

Spoon any remaining sauce over top of the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese