Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

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Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Directions

In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chilies in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the taco sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream and chili powder. Stir in turkey and 1/2 cup cheese.
Divide the mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the remaining sour cream and remaining peppers.
Pour sauce over enchiladas. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese, then tomatoes over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 383 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 645 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey Enchiladas in Country Woman January/February 1989, p29