It was a big hit!

roeboat237 - October 3, 2007 10:26:09 AM PST

I made this recipe the other night for my fiance and friends and everyone really liked it. I did a few things differently than what the recipe said, though. I made it in a lasanga-sized pan and added about 4 cups of chicken instead of 2. If you like things a little spicier, I would also suggest using a spicy salsa in the recipe. I used a medium salsa, which seemed pretty good, but that\'s about the only place this recipe gets any spice.

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(Make your own) Enchilada Sauce

yinbags - October 19, 2007 08:23:02 AM PST

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water

add more of your favorite ingredient for your own taste.
Good reciepe though!

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Really Good

edang4ever2002 - October 2, 2007 08:25:25 AM PST

I thought this recipe was really good and easy. The only thing I changed was I did not add the rice. Also, to save time I used a rotessiere chicken. The kids liked it so much they even asked for seconds! I will definetely make this again!

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Cooked it last night and it was a hit

Babygirl - October 9, 2007 07:41:25 AM PST

I made this recipe last night for my family and it was a big hit. I added some chili powder and cumin powder to the chicken/rice mixture to add a little more flavor. I cooked mine in a 9 x 13 rectangle baking dish and it came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.

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loved loved loved it !!!!

Greg G - October 1, 2007 12:03:47 PM PST

my family thought this was one to make again and again

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Enchilada sauce

Astrid B - October 18, 2007 12:29:21 AM PST

The best sauce is the one you make at home, the real one we make in Mexico is as easy as the cans you like to use so much there!
Just wash well the tomatoes red or green (about half a pound), simmer them in water with 1 or 2 garlic cloves, half of a sliced onion, a green chili pepper or two depending on how spicy you may want it and season with powder chicken broth. When it all is cooked, blend it and voila!
I\'d take off the rice, it has nothing to do there...
I personally preffer the green sauce, good luck!
Astrid, from Mexico City

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Layered Chicken enchildada Pie.

Amparo D - October 22, 2007 03:07:24 PM PST

someone asked for a good encilidad sauce. Try Las Palmas. or make your own, it is easy, make a gravy as you do your regular gravy only add Califronia or New Mexico chili powder to the gravy and you\'ll have great enchiladad sauce. I add some cumin too.

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Enchalada Sauce Girl

madbarr76 - October 19, 2007 10:07:37 AM PST

Use Old El Paso it is pretty decent. Try green for something different too. I use corn tortillas for this, not flour. Good receipe though.

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ok not so bad

sista_b_kool - October 1, 2007 03:55:56 PM PST

i am mexican so i know the super good way to make them and these are not so bad i wont put the sauce or corn or salsa because i will make chili to put over it and everything else is ok so good job!!!

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Good Enchilada Sauce out there?

Petunia - October 3, 2007 05:04:44 PM PST

I would like to ask a question and maybe someone can answer it for me. I know this recipe says to use a particular kind of salsa, but for regular enchiladas, chicken, cheese or beef, can anyone tell me what BRAND is best? I am looking for authentic enchilada sauce; I never know which brand is best! Thank you!

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My boyfriend LOVED it!

VJ - February 29, 2008 12:37:48 PM PST

My boyfriend said it was one of the best things I\'ve ever made for him. I left out the rice and used a medium salsa (though it could have used a little more spice). I also found that the enchilada sauce didn\'t saturate all of the tortilla strips and left parts of it a bit dry. Next time, I might try dipping the tortillas in the sauce before layering, for a more even distribution.

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Very good - casserolelike enchilada

Christine R - January 14, 2008 08:37:58 PM PST

I made this recipe for my family tonight and even my children liked it! I substituted whole wheat tortillas and green chili enchilada sauce for the red, and also used Italian 4-cheese blend instead of the jack cheese. Both changes were because I didn\'t have the other ingredients on hand, but no matter -- it was excellent! The layering was nice and I would definitely recommend the sour cream and scallions on the side.

I found my glass pie plate to be a bit small for their recipe (I did not use all the tortillas) so I would recommend a square baking dish instead of round. Also, 35 minutes seemed low because it was lukewarm in the middle. I microwaved it and it was fine. I would recommend bumping up the temperature or extending the baking time.

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a hit

Runner Girl - January 14, 2008 02:17:36 PM PST

I found this exact recipe years ago and we all love it, even the baby.

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I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN....

vpina09 - January 14, 2008 01:54:11 PM PST

I REALLY LIKED THIS RECIPE AS WELL AS MY FAMILY. I DID CHANGE IT UP A BIT I USED CORN TORTILLAS INSTEAD OF FLOUR AND I DIDN\'T ADD THE RICE, OTHER THEN THAT IT WAS DELICIOUS.

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GONNA MAKE IT AGAIN

crash - January 11, 2008 12:15:46 AM PST

I\'M A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY AND I MADE THIS FOR MY BUDDIES. WE ATE THE WHOLE THING.....AND MADE ANOTHER ONE CAUSE PEOPLE WERE ASKING FOR MORE. THIS FILLED US UP. BETTER THAN CHOW HALL FOOD!! DEF. GOING TO MAKE IT AGAIN THIS WEEKEND.

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Yum

kristinasumner - October 26, 2007 08:28:57 AM PST

I would not change a thing withn this recipe. I made it the other night for a very picky teenager and he loved it. He even ate leftovers of it the next day. Which is something he NEVER does. Will make this again and again.

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Def a Keeper!

what do you want it to be? - October 24, 2007 08:46:41 PM PST

Give this receipe a shot!! My boyfriend and I loved it and he can\'t wait for me to make it again!! TWO THUMBS UP!!

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corn tortillas

Joseph Janowski - October 23, 2007 04:37:16 PM PST

I made this with corn tortillas and it came out MUCH better. The flour ones got way too soggy.

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RE: Ewww

blubus8877 - October 23, 2007 08:12:01 AM PST

Apparently did not learn proper capitalization at that University. This recipe does not look that bad and I am from Texas.

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Yummy!

=Just In Time= - October 23, 2007 02:55:49 AM PST

I like that!

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Good basic recipe -- easy to modify!

Jen - January 14, 2008 01:28:34 PM PST

Wow, rice, beans, corn, and tortillas? That is way too heavy for me! I would make it with just the beans, tortillas, and chicken (no rice or corn) and then it would be very similar to other enchilada pie recipes I\'ve made and enjoyed! Some chopped tomatoes, onions, and/or bell peppers would also be great in this and would make it a bit healthier! You can also switch it up by using corn tortillas instead of flour, and substituting salsa verde or green enchilda sauces for the given red sauces. Top with some fresh cilantro for some more flavor!

Overall, a great easy recipe that can easily be adapted to your taste!

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soooooooooo good

liltheo_06 - October 19, 2007 12:11:17 PM PST

omg...i cant even cook and that was soooo ez and soooo good

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asking about good enchilada sauce

mjadams5 - October 19, 2007 12:13:36 AM PST

Above a person asked about a good brand of canned enchilada sauce. If you can find it, I highly recommend Hatch. Hatch comes from Hatch, New Mexico, firmly in the chile belt, and a place where people know how to make enchilada sauce. This product may be only regionally available in the Southwest and Texas. If you can\'t find hatch, the national brands will stand in.

Making your own enchilada sauce is a straightforward affair if you can get your hands on dried red chiles, and I\'m talking about the big ones like New Mex Big Jims, chiles along those lines, sold by the bushel and in large bags in the Southwest. You parboil a few of those with some garlic and salt, after they soften its into the processor for a quick puree, voila, enchilada sauce. The spiciness of the sauce will depend on how hot the chiles were to begin with. I like it hot, myself.

Good luck!

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Fantastic quick meal with great taste

tansingmarcus - July 13, 2009 08:06:54 PM PST

The pie was fantastic with some sour cream and gucomole on the side. My friends loved it.... the only alterations i made, was suateed some onion with chicken with a dash of chilli powder. I did not add rice or corn. Will add some black olives on top next time...

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Flour Tortillas?

Perky - December 27, 2008 03:07:39 AM PST

There is one MAJOR thing wrong here. I\'m only half mexican but I wish White people would stop calling enchiladas with FLOUR tortillas Enchiladas. That\'s called a Burrito. Or in this case a Burrito Casserole(pie). Corn Tortillas in place of Flour Everytime. Other than that it looks amazing.

Tikal

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so good!

Mike - November 7, 2008 09:30:37 AM PST

we used la palma medium enchilada sauce, and a little extra of it, no rice and corn tortillas. also used a cheddar jack mix instead of just jack and garnished w/ avocado. will definitely be making this again!

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Needs work

Traci H - August 12, 2008 11:38:29 AM PST

Dry and very bland!

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Great!

almsw119 - July 12, 2008 03:53:08 PM PST

This was an easy recipe. I used a specific brand that has "Medium" and "Hot" enchilada sauce. That way, there is more spice. My husband and I loved it.

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Easy to do Enchilada Pie Kit

Miguel S - May 21, 2008 06:19:49 PM PST

I did this almost similar recipe, with the help of Old El Paso Enchilada Kit which was much easier than purchasing most of the stuff seperate, because it includes the tortillas, sauce for the meat, cheese. All you have to buy seperate are the salsa, beans, and ground beef. I like the other recipe because I\'m not too fan of chicken. I cooked it and in 30 minutes I was finished. I took it to work for a college graduation party for one our interns and they all love it thinking I had originally come up with a one of kind recipe for Mexican lasagna.

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Flour tortillas??

toni24782000 - May 5, 2008 01:33:48 PM PST

I was just wondering whatever happened to enchiladas made with corn tortillas. Enchiladas are not made with flour tortillas. That is burritos or soft tacos. Can I please find an enchilada recipe that has corn tortillas like they are really suppose to have?

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