Chicken (Spatchcock) Enchiladas

TexanOfTheNorth

Had some left over spatchcock chicken from a week or so ago and used it to make some sour cream chicken enchiladas last night. I made about 1 1/2 dozen corn tortillas and some nice green chili, sour cream sauce and put everything together. Topped them with shredded monterey jack cheese and heated them on the egg (indirect at around 400*) for about 20 minutes; until the sauce was bubbling and the cheese had started to brown a bit on top. Served them with some mexican rice and black beans Also enjoyed from candied jalepenos that I had picked up on my recent trip to Texas.

(Note: Had some trouble uploading pics so the first two are out of sequence).

Holepuncher

Texan of the North, I can't help but, read your posts in Hank Hills voice. T'm glad your avatar isn't Boomhauer.

CP92

Just had this thought the other day as I was putting the remainder of my last spatchcock away.  I'll have to give it a try.

DMurf

Another method is mexican lasagna. All the same ingredients just layer them! A little sauce in the pan then cover with tortillas, then chicken > sauce > cheese > repeat. Makes a great casserole and very easy, now I love me some enchiladas but building the lasagna is so easy that SWMBO can do it. Then I just fire up the Egg when I get home and relax.

Black_Badger

Hey @TexanOfTheNorth, those look great, congrats! Do you lightly get the corn tortillas to make them pliable? If so can you share details? Every time I try to make enchiladas I end up with a tray full of broken tortillas.

Cheers

B_B

TexanOfTheNorth

Black_Badger said:

Hey @TexanOfTheNorth, those look great, congrats! Do you lightly get the corn tortillas to make them pliable? If so can you share details? Every time I try to make enchiladas I end up with a tray full of broken tortillas.

Cheers

B_B

Not exactly sure what your question was.

I make the corn tortillas myself as the first step in the process; so they are very fresh. Even still, I give them about 15 seconds in 350* cooking oil before rolling to make them a little extra pliable.

Black_Badger

Wow, that's awesome. I've always used site bought, but basically I was asking what you answered in the second part of your response. That's very helpful, thank you. 

Fred19Flintstone

You knocked that one out of the park! Now i'm wishing I had leftover chicken in the fridge!

warwoman

Gonna try that with left over turkey tomorrow!

Austin Egghead

Showing your Texas roots. Those enchiladas look very tasty. The candied jalapeño are so good love them served over cream cheese.

Griffin

Looks delish. Good job.

SmokinDAWG82

Do you put any of the sour cream sauce inside with the chicken or just over the top?
They look great and I have plenty of leftover turkey to try it with!

TexanOfTheNorth

SmokinDAWG82 said:

Do you put any of the sour cream sauce inside with the chicken or just over the top?
They look great and I have plenty of leftover turkey to try it with!

To be honest, I don't remember if I did with that batch or not. If I do, only about a tablespoon.

Mickey

Two bottles a month on those jalapeños.

TexanOfTheNorth

Mickey said:

Two bottles a month on those jalapeños.

Yeah, they're pretty good. Haven't seen them in the store(s) up here so I may have to make some on my own.