PREPARE
ENCHILADA FILLING
Pre-heat oven with two racks to 350 degrees. Dice tomatoes,
bell peppers & onion, cut up cilantro and grate cheese.
Shred and cube cooked chicken and place in mixing bowl. Mix
in approximately ½ of each into chicken: tomatoes, bell
peppers, onion, olives & cilantro. Add 1 cup grated cheese,
1 cup salsa, sour cream, cumin, 1 can each olives & diced
chili's. (add hot sauce or red pepper for a spicier filling)
Mix well.
STUFF
ENCHILADAS
Place large spoon full of filling mixture into flour tortilla,
roll and place seam down in 2 large greased casserole pans.
Coat top of enchiladas with salsa, cover and place in oven for
40 minutes.
PREPARE
RICE & BEANS
Bring four cups of water & 2 tbsp oil to a boil in saucepan.
Stir in two cups white rice along with ½ cup each of
tomatoes, onion, & peppers. Season with pepper. Return to
boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until water
has evaporated.
Pour pinto beans, drained black beans, and 1 can diced chilis
in a pot with low heat until warm.
FINISH
ENCHILADAS
Remove enchiladas, cover with leftover cheese, tomatoes, bell
peppers, chilis, onions, olives, & cilantro. Place uncovered
in oven a few minutes until cheese has melted.
Remember,
good firehouse chefs experiment with recipes to suit tastes
and quantities. Have fun with it
.and enjoy!