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    Sweet Potato, Poblano, and Chicken Enchiladas

    Posted on January 27th, 2010 by theapartmentkitchen
    I found the Sweet Potato and Poblano Enchiladas over at Budget Bytes to sound absolutely delectable so I figured I’d give my own version a whirl. Matt and I love enchiladas, but I had never thought of incorporating sweet potatoes into them – it was a match made in heaven. Their natural sweetness balanced the hint of spice, and their creaminess made for a great contrasting texture in the filling. Proof that combining your cravings with what you have in the house can turn into a delicious dinner!

    Sweet Potato, Poblano, and Chicken Enchiladas

    Served 4.
    Leftover Potential: Enchiladas not only make awesome leftovers, they are also easy to make in advance. Just keep them refrigerated or even freeze them for a great make-ahead meal.

    2 Tbsp oil
    1 red onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 poblano peppers, diced
    2 sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
    2 tsp cumin
    1 tsp coriander
    1 tsp paprika
    salt and pepper, to taste
    3 cups shredded chicken (about 2 breasts)
    10 corn tortillas
    3 1/2 cups enchilada sauce (one 32 oz can)
    cheddar cheese, as needed
    1 bunch green onions, minced

    1. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, peppers, and potatoes, and saute until the onions and peppers are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
    2. Stir in the spices, salt, pepper, and chicken. Lightly grease a 9″x9″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    3. Pour a bit of enchilada sauce in the base of the pan. Place a few spoonfuls of filling in the center of a tortilla, and roll to encase. Transfer the enchiladas to the pan.
    4. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Garnish with green onions.

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    2 Responses to “Sweet Potato, Poblano, and Chicken Enchiladas”

    1. Mollyavalon, on January 27th, 2010 at 4:19 pm Said:

      Sweet potatoes come in a wide range of sizes. More or less the same size as the poblanos?

      I’m making this today.

    2. theapartmentkitchen, on January 27th, 2010 at 4:35 pm Said:

      Yea, around that size. I would say medium sized sweet potatoes will do the job!

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