I hate it when I am sick. It's like the whole world shuts down.
The hubs does as best as he can, bless his soul, but...it's just not the same as Mom.
He always tells me that I should lower my expectations (and I probably should) but I am just so use to multitasking that it's hard to chill out and let him do the best he can while I mope on the couch.
I think it's a Mom thing. We are able to work on homework with two different children, while making dinner and sweeping the floor, and entertaining the baby. Most men aren't blessed with that talent but I know they try hard, especially the hubs while I trying not to throw up from the dizziness in my head!
In honor of him taking care of me, I thought I would post one of his favorites. I have mentioned before how much he loves enchiladas. These Honey Lime ones were amazing and these didn't disappoint either. I love a good, homemade red sauce and the flavor of cilantro was perfect! Add some spanish rice and it's a delicious meal.
Red Chile Sauce Enchiladas
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp canola oil
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp sugar
2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts--if they are really thick I cut them in half length-wise)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
12 (6-inch) soft corn or flour tortillas (fajita-size for flour tortillas)
cooking spray
1. In a large saucepan, combine the onion, jalapeno, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and oil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the onions and peppers have softened, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Cook until fragrant, less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer.
2. Nestle the chicken into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12-20 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts you are using. Transfer the chicken to a plate, and set aside to cool. Continue to simmer the sauce over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Strain the sauce through a strainer into a medium bowl, pressing the onion mixture to extract as much liquid as possible. Season sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the leftover onion mixture from the strainer to a large bowl and set aside.
4. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add to the onion mixture in the large bowl. Also stir in 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the cilantro. Toss to combine.
5. Stack the tortillas on a plate and cover with plastic wrap; Microwave on high until warm and pliable, 40-60 seconds. Spread the tortillas on a clean work surface, and spoon 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture evenly down the center of each. Tightly roll each tortilla and lay seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Heat oven to 400° F. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas. Top with the remaining cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.
7. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, until cheese browns. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, additional cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!
Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe
