corn chicken enchilada

2023-11-24

ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce or salsa verde
  • 2 cups fresh corn
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
  • 6 tortillas, warmed
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • avocado, cotija cheese, limes, cilantro, and tajin for serving

directions

  • preheat the oven to 400°.
  • in a large oven-safe skillet:
    • combine 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs. sliced chicken, 1-2 Tbsp. fajita seasoning, pinch salt, and pepper to taste.
    • toss to coat.
    • set the skillet over high heat. cook until seared all over, 4-5 minutes.
    • add 1 sliced onion and 2 sliced bell peppers.
    • season with salt and pepper.
    • cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
    • remove from the heat and stir in the 2 1/2 c. salsa verde or enchilada sauce.
  • in a bowl, combine 2 c. corn, 4 oz. cream cheese, 1/4 c. yogurt, 1 tsp. chili powder, 2 Tbsp chopped chives, and pinch of salt.
    • stir in 3/4 c. shredded cheese.

assembly:

  • spoon the corn down the center of each tortilla.
  • tuck, and roll.
  • place ~6 tortillas seam side down over the chicken.
  • top with the remaining 3/4 c. cheese.
  • bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  • serve warm, drizzled with mayo, then sprinkle with tajin or cayenne. top with avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese. enjoy!