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Chicken Enchilada RecipeChicken Enchilada Recipe have gone to the far end of culinary expectations. Read the cookbooks and see the strange ingredients! We're adding corn and okra, fruit and nuts. I'm all for experimenting, but how can you improve on an authentic chicken enchilada? This is something our ancestors created years ago and these are the flavors we still yearn for. If you want calliflower enchiladas or some other exotic renditions of chicken enchiladas, you'll have to turn the page. However, if you are looking for the best chicken enchilada recipe with the finest enchilada sauce made today, stay tuned. 
Corn or Flour EnchiladasCorn tortillas are traditional when it comes to enchiladas, but as our culinary tastebuds evolve we are experimenting with many other types of tortillas. Lately, flour tortillas have taken the stage and grace many tables.Let's look at calories first. Of course these numbers are not exact because manufactures differ in the ingredients, but they will be close enough to help you to make a decision. The normal, 6 inch round corn tortilla contains about 45 calories. The same sized flour tortilla contains about 94 calories. 
If you decide to use flour tortillas you may opt to use low carb or wheat tortillas. A 6 inch wheat tortilla has about 60 calories.New on the scene in the past few years are wraps. A Carbwatchers cilantro-jalapeno wrap in the same size we're discussing is about 60 calories and the other flavors are in the same neighborhood. The answer? Based on calories, the answer is corn tortillas. They win in the price catagory as well and if you get your hands on homemade corn tortillas, you can't beat the flavor. 
The Best Chicken Enchilada RecipeStart with the sauce. It's the most important ingredient because without it, you have nothing special. You can always change your filling to an authentic cheese enchilada recipe, but the sauce is key. Use the best you can get and if you can't buy the best, make your own enchilada sauce recipe. Fortunately for you, we have the best in the state of New Mexico. Coyote Trail Enchilada Sauce has won major food awards everywhere. Why not try the best. Your family and your chicken enchilada recipe will thank you!
Authentic Chicken EnchiladasWe're taking a couple shortcuts here, but nothing that will spoil the true experience of this authentic chicken enchilada recipe. I like to get a cooked chicken at Costco and season it my way.Make sure you don't use fried chicken or canned chicken. If you have the time, stew a whole chicken in a stock pot and add vegetables to make a chicken stock. INGREDIENTS Assemble filling Mix in bowl the following: Precook tortillas Tortillas can be cooked in oil or they can be coated with a
food spray Pour 1/4 enchilada sauce in pie tin If you want to freeze your enchiladas now is the time-before sauce and cheese Options: 
Enchilada Sauce RecipeEverybody says "Yum" when they taste our Coyote Trail Enchilada Sauce and it really is that good. But maybe you want to make your own.If so, check out our pointers and learn from the best. A good enchilada sauce recipe takes endurance because patience is key. Start with pure Hatch Valley powder. We sell it and it is the same chile we use in our award winning enchilada sauce. Order Red Chile Powder Of course chicken enchiladas need a companion. Beans, rice or a variety of other delicious and authentic meals will enhance your dinner. Check out more recipe ideas to accompany your chicken enchilada recipes and see the limitless possibilities using Coyote Trail Sauces. 
More Enchilada RecipesGet our newsletter to learn more about enchiladas and how to cook them. Back issues can be found here, and you won't be sorry. Howling News Newsletter Want to liven up those Holiday Meals? Do you have a good chicken enchilada recipe we should know about? How about some make ahead part appetizers? You can find everything you need on our website.Do you have a good recipe using Coyote Trail products? Submit it to us and if we use it, we'll send you a
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More Choices in TortillasBlue Corn is a flour corn that has a soft starch and is becoming popular in products like tortillas, corn chips and pancake mixes. The tortillas have a sweeter taste than others and makes a wonderful enchilada dish because they are denser than yellow corn tortillas.Blue corn tortillas also have about 20 % more protein than white corn tortillas. They also have less starch and contain antioxidants, which studies show, may help fight colon cancer. These antioxidants are called anthocyanins, which are also found in red wine and berries. Two of my favorite foods. These results are published in the Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture and the bottom line is For your next chicken enchilada recipe, get started making enchiladas with blue corn tortillas. 
Blue Corn TortillasReady to try Blue Corn Enchiladas? This chicken enchilada recipe rocks!I suggest you add an egg to the top to finish it off and it doesn't matter if it's dinner or breakfast. A couple things about cooking with blue corn tortillas. First they are very dense, so rolling them is going to be tough. I suggest you layer your enchiladas, like they do in New Mexico. I also suggest that you dip them in hot oil instead of using cooking spray. These tortillas are more dense than corn tortillas. Get a large baking dish and prepare your assembly line in advance. Open 1 bottle of Coyote Trail Enchilada Sauce for every dozen tortillas. This is cutting it close. Also decide on how many layers you want. One dozen tortillas will fill a rectangular pan measuring 9 x 13 with 2-3 layers. A pyrex 10 in round pie plate is perfect for two people and 8 tortillas. You;ll get 4 layers. The more layers, the more sauce you're going to need because they dry out in the oven. Ready? Let's get started. Blue Corn Chicken EnchiladasINGREDIENTS3 cups shredded chicken-deli chicken 8 oz sliced bl olives 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp oregano flakes Salt & pepper to taste 1 med onion chopped 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 16 oz Coyote Trail Enchilada Sauce 12 oz cheddar cheese grated 12 blue corn tortillas Assemble filling Mix in bowl the following: Precook tortillas in canola Set on paper towel to drain Spray dish and layer starting with tortillas Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes covered Garnish with egg or sour cream-not both Wow, I'm getting hungry writing this! Go enjoy!! 
More RecipesOur philosophy at New Mexico Chile Company is to offer superior products at reasonable prices. This goes for our recipes too, only you're getting them for free.In today's busy world, we strive for 30 minute meals to make your life easier. We also strive for family time because we believe this is important. Please look at our other pages for more recipes that you can create for your family. Our quick and easy section will surely make your life more enjoyable and besides a great chicken enchilada recipe, how about this one. Make Coyote Cordon Bleu, a delicious chicken meal with Coyote Trail Green Chile Sauce. This also makes a great green enchilada sauce for your next chicken enchilada recipe. Maybe Garlic Chile Shrimp sounds good tonight. Check it out and discover these great dinner ideas here
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