Chicken Enchiladas

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can chopped olives
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 to 2 doz. corn tortillas
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 1 lb. Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 2 cans enchilada sauce
  • 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt shortening; add flour and brown.
  2. 2
    Add water, enchilada sauce and tomato sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Boil chicken until done; cool and debone.
  5. 5
    Add chilies, olives and onions.
  6. 6
    Mix well with hands.
  7. 7
    Put aside.
  8. 8
    Heat oil; dip each tortilla quickly to soften.
  9. 9
    Set aside.
  10. 10
    Put filling in, roll up, add sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.
  11. 11
    Bake 15 minutes at 350°. Makes 6 servings.

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