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CHICKEN CHEESE ENCHILADAS

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Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey
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1 (1-oz.) pkg taco seasoning mix
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup water
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces or strips
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15-oz.) container ricotta cheese
1
(4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles
1 egg
1 (16-oz.) jar salsa
12 tortillas flour tortillas for soft tacos

Heat oven to 350. In resealable food storage plastic bag, combine taco seasoning mix, garlic, oil and 1/4 cup of the water; seal bag and mix well. Add chicken pieces; turn to mix. Refrigerate 5 minutes or up to 12 hours.

In medium bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, salt, ricotta cheese, chiles and egg; mix well.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken with marinade; cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, combine 1/2 cup of the salsa and remaining 1/4 cup water; mix well. Spread evenly in bottom of baking dish. Spoon 1/3 cup cheese mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with chicken; roll up. Place filled tortillas, seam side down, over salsa mixture in baking dish. Drizzle enchiladas with remaining salsa. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted..


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