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summer enchiladas
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5 from 5 votes

The Very Best Summer Enchiladas

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow squash, finely chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini, finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 pkg mild taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes & green chilis (original) (10 oz. cans)
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend can add more
  • 1 can Old El Paso enchilada sauce 15 oz.
  • 2-3 tbsp El Pinto Hatch Green Chilies (medium) optional for extra spice
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • sour cream & guacamole

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour enough enchilada sauce into bottom of greased (sprayed) casserole dish to cover botttom of pan uo to about 1/4 inch.
  • Saute garlic and onions in the oil until soft. Add chopped zucchini and chopped squash, and cook about 10 more minutes on medium, regularly stirring.
  • Stir in shredded chicken, Rotel, cumin, and taco seasoning. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Place 3-4 tablespoons of filling in each tortilla. Cover with cheese and roll up tortillas.
  • Put tortillas in pan with seam-side down. Cover with remainig enchilada sauce and remaining cheese. Add extra cheese if you're having a bad day.
  • Sprinkle hatch chilies on top for additional spice if desired. Mmmmmmmmm.
    el pinto hatch chilies
  • Bake uncovered in oven for around 15 minute. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top, and serve with homemade guacamole and sour cream.