Chicken and Black Olive Enchiladas with Tomato Cream Sauce

Chicken and Black Olive Enchiladas with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that will leave your taste buds craving for more. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a party with friends. The combination of tender chicken, salty black olives, and creamy tomato sauce is simply irresistible.

Ingredients (serves 4):

- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking tips:

- To make the tortillas more pliable, heat them up in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side before filling them.
- You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe to save time.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more chili powder or a diced jalapeño pepper.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, black olives, cilantro, green onions, and half of the shredded cheese.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread a thin layer of the tomato cream sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll it up tightly. Place the enchiladas seam-side down in the baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining tomato cream sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and green onions if desired.
Appearance and taste:
These Chicken and Black Olive Enchiladas with Tomato Cream Sauce are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. The tortillas are soft and filled with a savory mixture of chicken and black olives, while the creamy tomato sauce adds a tangy and slightly spicy flavor. The melted cheese on top gives the dish a gooey and satisfying texture. This dish is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
Type of dish: Mexican Enchiladas
Main ingredients: Chicken, Black Olives, Tomato Cream Sauce