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Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 500 grams boneless chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups sweet potato peeled and chopped into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon butter, ghee, or coconut oil
  • 8-10 tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh cheddar cheese grated

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour*
  • 2 cups bone broth (chicken stock)
  • 1 cup lebneh
  • 1 teaspoon natural salt
  • 1 green chili pepper seeded and chopped
  • tomato and cilantro to sprinkle on top (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the butter over medium heat and cook the onion for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the chicken and cumin and cook until the chicken is done.
  • Meanwhile, place the sweet potato cubes on a baking tray with a tablespoon of butter/ghee and some salt & pepper and place in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes, until soft.
  • Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the chicken mixture, and divide this mixture evenly between the tortillas. Roll each tortilla and place seam-side down in a large baking dish that has been lightly buttered.

For the Sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for a couple minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth and whisk until it comes to a boil. Continue cooking until it starts to thicken.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the lebneh, salt, and green chili. Poor the sauce evenly over the enchiladas and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with diced tomato, green onions, and cilantro (optional). Enjoy!