Chicken Enchiladas with a Tomato & Pepper Sauce
This rich and vibrant sauce is perfect for enchiladas or even serving with the chicken over rice. Easy and versatile, you can keep it simple and family-friendly by not using any spice in the sauce, or you can really pep it up with an extra couple of tbsp of our Mexican blend! serves 4-6
For the sauce
2 tins tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp oil
2 bell peppers, halved and roasted in a medium oven for 40 minutes beforehand
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp Mexican spice (optional)
For the filling
700g chicken breast or thigh, skinless and boneless
2 extra tbsp oil
2 tbsp Mexican spice
You will also need 4-6 large tortillas and 150g of a crumbly cheese such as Cheshire.
Place all the sauce ingredients in a pan, bring to the boil then simmer for half an hour. Blend to a smooth sauce. If it is really thick add a little water and season to taste.
Cut the chicken into several pieces and smother in the oil and spices. Leave to marinade for a few hours if possible.
Cook the chicken in a medium oven for 25 minutes, then shred.
Share between the tortillas, roll and place in a shallow dish. Put back in the oven for 15 minutes.
When you are ready to serve, pour the sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
Serve with rice.