Chicken Black Bean Enchiladas
This is a recipe i've been perfecting for a while and i think i've reached nirvana. i crave these at least once a week and even though the instructions appear lengthy, it really is a simple dish to prepare and well worth the effort. hubby has told me that if i ever open a restuarant that these should be on the menu, as they are far better than any enchiladas we've ever had dining out. and for those of you who claim to not like cilantro, please give this a try. if you didn't know better, you wouldn't know it had cilantro in it. the taste is just a hint of freshness when combined with everything else. cooking the chicken in it's own little soup bath really gives it a nice subtle flavor too. i suppose if you were pressed for time, you could use a rotisserie chicken. i've also used other cheeses than monterey jack, but find that the jack is the best flavor combination. I have to admit, that most of the measurements are my best guess - feel free to use a little more or little less o
Steps
Place chicken breasts in a skillet , cover with water , and add onion , peppercorns , garlic , bay leaves , and bouillon.
Bring to a boil , then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked , about 20 minutes.
Remove from broth.
Set aside and let cool.
When the chicken is cool , shred.
While chicken is cooking , melt 2 tbsp butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat.
Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes , until roux starts to turn light brown.
Add tomato paste , chili powder , cumin , garlic powder and adobo.
Stir to combine.
Stir in chicken broth and 1 / 2 cup water.
Bring to a boil , the reduce heat to low.
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
To assemble enchiladas , warm tortillas in the microwave so they are more pliable , approximately one minute.
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of the roughly chopped cilantro down the center of the tortilla.
Next , add 1 / 4 cup shredded cheese.
Top with 2 tbls of black beans and a generous 1 / 3 cup of shredded chicken.
Bring one side of t.
Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts, yellow onion, peppercorn, garlic cloves, bay leaves, chicken bouillon cube, flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese, fresh cilantro, black beans, butter, flour, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, chicken broth, water, salt & pepper