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Mexican Chicken Enchiladas

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 red onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 red chillies, sliced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • salt and pepper
  • 220g can of refried beans
  • 4 tbsp fresh coriander
  • 300ml soured cream
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 140g mature cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  1. Fry peppers, onions, garlic and chilli until softened.
  2. Stir in cumin, then add chicken and seasoning. Cover and cook for 5 mins.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in refried beans and most of the coriander and 2 tablespoons of soured cream.
  4. Lay tortillas on work surface. Divide chicken mixture between them and roll up.
  5. Place in a large, greased ovenproof dish and top with the remaining soured cream. Scatter over the cheese and some coriander. If preparing ahead cover and chill for up to 2 days.
  6. Preheat oven to 190ÂșC (fan oven). Cover the tortilla dish with foil and bake for 40-50 mins. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10-15 until golden brown.