Summer Squash Enchiladas
Country Chicken Cookbook
I especially like to serve these enchiladas when squash is readily available in our garden. Everyone who tries them likes the fresh saucy flavor.
SERVINGS: 4-6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups chopped yellow squash
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 10 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches)
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- Sour cream
Directions:
In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add squash and saute until tender. Add chicken and chilies; heat through.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, chili powder, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce comes to a boil; cook an additional minute until thickened. Add 1/3 cup sauce to chicken mixture; mix well. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top.
Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream. Yield: 4-6 servings.