Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Recipe for Kendra

Kendra is stuck in dinner rut. I know how she feels. How many nights in a row can you fix spaghetti, really? So she is begging all her blogging friends to post dinner recipes so she can widen her horizons. I have to admit I wouldn't mind at all if all my blogging friends did the same. So I will lead by example. Here's a fabulous (and not too complicated) dinner we all enjoy.

Black Bean and Chicken Enchiladas

1 cup cooked and cubed or shredded chicken (I usually add more to make it go farther.)
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp cumin
2 (15oz.) cans Black Beans
1 cup Sour Cream
1 (20 oz.) can Enchilada Sauce
8 Tortillas
1 cup grated Cheese

Combine chicken, seasonings, and beans.
Add sour cream and set aside.
On each tortilla spread:
1 Tbs. Enchilada Sauce
1/2 cup chicken & bean mixture
1 Tbs. Cheese
Roll and place in casserole dish
When all tortillas are filled, top with remaining enchilada sauce, cover, and bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven until the cheese melts.
Serve with sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce... Whatever you want.

I did use these exact amounts the first time I made this, but have been "faking it" ever since. And I made up that whole 350 for 35 minutes thing. Just cook it 'til it's hot all the way through.
I admit I was a little nervous about trying black beans for the first time, but they are way yummy.
Enjoy!

1 comments:

Kendra said...

Thanks Stef! I will definately be eating this soon. I bottle chicken and I am betting that this would be a really good way to use it!