Kek's Chicken Enchiladas

Serves 4-6

These take a bit of preparation but reheat well, so they’re a great meal to cook in advance and refrigerate or freeze in individual servings.

1 hot green chilli, seeded and chopped – a jalapeno is perfect
1 small onion
1 tsp garlic
2 x 12oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
2 tbs fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp Mexican style chilli powder
½ cup water
1 & ½ pounds chicken breasts, steamed or boiled and shredded (see note)
½ cup grated reduced fat cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
8 small corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas

To serve:

1 tomato, diced
2 cups lettuce, shredded
½ cup low fat plain yoghurt
4 spring onions, sliced
Extra coriander

Spray a large non stick pan with cooking spray, heat and add garlic, chilli and onion, sauté for 2 minutes. Add a little water if it sticks. Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander and chilli powder, stir well. Add water and half the salsa and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour half the sauce into a heat-proof bowl and put aside. Add cooked chicken to the pan and stir till heated through.

Dip each tortilla into the sauce and then fill with 1/8 of the chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam-side down in a shallow baking dish lined with baking paper. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a moderate oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Divide lettuce between 4 plates, top with tomato. Place two enchiladas on each, top with a spoonful of salsa, a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle sliced spring onions and coriander over the top.

*Note – to boil chicken breasts, add the meat to a pot and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer until no longer pink in the centre, about 15 minutes. To steam in the microwave, use a microwave-safe steamer, add ½ cup water to base and lay chicken in a single layer on the perforated insert. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes. If still pink in the centre, cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Allow to stand in the steamer for a couple of minutes.