jerk chicken enchiladas

For those times you crave Tex-Mex with a little island flair, these jerk chicken enchiladas are just what you need. Lightly fried corn tortillas are stuffed with flavorful jerk chicken and plenty of cheese, smothered with a creamy habanero sour cream sauce and then baked to perfection. Serve with a refreshing margarita and you have yourself one festive meal that's sure to please.

Jerk Chicken Enchiladas With Habanero-Sour Cream Sauce

canola oil, red onion

In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped onion and chopped habanero with seeds until softened, about four to five minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Whisk in flour and butter and cook until the flour flavor cooks out, about two to three minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly pour in chicken stock and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickens, about five minutes. Take off heat and stir in sour cream until smooth.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread about half a cup of the habanero-sour cream sauce  on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Set the rest of the sour cream sauce aside.

Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a clean skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place a corn tortilla in the oil and cook for 30 seconds. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds. While the corn tortilla is still warm, spoon in jerk chicken and cheese. Roll and place seam-side down in the baking pan. Repeat with all tortillas. If necessary, add more oil to the skillet.

Top the enchiladas with the remaining habanero-sour cream sauce and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let sit for about 10 minutes to set and prevent the enchiladas from falling apart when serving. Garnish with desired toppings. Enjoy!

This looks like a great comfort meal. Love that it's quick to make and that you have included step by step pictures, I will definitely be adding it to my weekly dinner rotation.

Oh what a delicious dish!  I would devour a huge piece of enchilada bake like this!  I am saving this for later!

These enchiladas are amazing! Such a great flavor twist using jerk chicken. The habanero sour cream sauce is fantastic. You won't be disappointed in this recipe. Try it!

Yummy, creamy, cheesy and delicious. I love the recipe.

Enchiladas are my favorite thing about Tex-Mex. love this unique recipe.

I usually think of jerk chicken being in a sandwich but using them in enchiladas is GENIUS!

We love jerk chicken!  Never would have thought to  roll it up in an enchilada, brilliant.  This will be on my table a lot this winter.

Enchiladas are one of our favorite meals in my house, however, I love the touch of Jerk Chicken in this recipe! Looks amazing!

"Tex-Mex with a little island flair" - say what???? I've never met an enchilada I didn't love and these sound incredible. The combination of jerk flavoring with spicy, cheesy enchiladas sounds like a dish that's right up my alley. Can't wait to try these! Thanks for a great recipe!

Nothing like fast and easy comfort food! Especially Tex Mex. It makes me miss San Antonio!

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