Spicy Comfort Food

My mother-in-law is in town anticipating the arrival of our second child and tonight she whipped up this wonderful, spicy dish that I am hoping will send me into labor. One nice aspect of this dish is that you can double or even quadruple it to feed a crowd. Something else that was especially nice is that I found half of it in my freezer to use on one of those future nights with a newborn when I don't feel like cooking. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Chicken Enchiladas Verde 
Serves 4 (or up to 16 if you x4)
Adapted from Real Simple Magazine, Sept 2010

Ingredients

• 2 bone-in chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
• 1 16-ounce jar mild salsa verde (or medium, if you like the extra heat, which I do)
• 2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs, plus more for serving
• 1 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 8 6-inch flour tortillas
• guacamole, for serving
• rice, for serving

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Place the chicken in a medium pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes; remove from pot and let cool. When cool enough to handle, shred the chicken, discarding the skin and bones; place the meat in a large bowl.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the salsa, cilantro, and ½ cup of the sour cream until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the remaining ½ cup sour cream.
3. To the chicken, add the corn, ½ cup of the sauce, 1 cup of the cheese, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss to combine.
4. Spread 1 cup of the remaining sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Roll the chicken mixture in the tortillas (about ½ cup per tortilla) and place seam-side down in the dish. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake until bubbling and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and rice, if desired.