Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients 

• 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups easy enchilada sauce, divided
• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• 3 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese 

Directions 

• 
  Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together and taste. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
• If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping the them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.

  If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
• Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with the shredded chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly to close and place in large baking dish seam side down.
• Pour the remaining 1 ¾ cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.

Enchilada Sauce 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 
  Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
• Add the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin and dried oregano and whisk together for 30 seconds.
• Slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly to make sure no big lumps form.
• Add the tomato paste and whisk the enchilada sauce until completely smooth.
• Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and serve.

Source: https://www.isabeleats.com/wprm_print/10652