Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    1 People
  • VIEWS
    93

Embark on a culinary journey with these Tex-Mex enchiladas, crafted with a vibrant homemade red sauce that elevates simplicity to a symphony of flavors. A quicker, more approachable take on traditional recipes, perfect for weeknight indulgence.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    80 g
  • Cholesterol
    241 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    59 g
  • Saturated Fat
    37 g
  • Sodium
    5142 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    93 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 8 mins In a saucepan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until onion starts to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, chile powder, cumin, chipotle powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and tomato paste; stir until fully combined. Pour in chicken broth and whisk until smooth.

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02 Step

Recipe View 13 mins Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld together harmoniously, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. For a velvety texture, blend the sauce with an immersion blender.

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03 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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04 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Lightly brush tortillas with vegetable oil. Heat a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Cover the bottom of the skillet with a generous spoonful of enchilada sauce. Place a tortilla on top, then layer with half of the chicken, one-third of the Jack cheese, and half of the cilantro and green onions. Drizzle with more sauce and repeat layers, finishing with a final blanket of sauce and the remaining cheese.

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06 Step

Recipe View 13 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is gloriously melted and the sauce is bubbling with delight, 10 to 15 minutes.

For a smoky depth, consider using fire-roasted tomatoes in your sauce.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
Garnish generously with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or a sprinkle of cotija cheese.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans, corn, and sweet potatoes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 31 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Bertram Jerde

    My family loved these enchiladas! I will definitely be making them again.

  • Adrien Stokes

    This recipe is a lifesaver! The sauce is so flavorful and easy to make.

  • Americo Ankunding

    I used leftover rotisserie chicken, which made this recipe even faster.

  • Louisa Keeling

    I added a can of diced tomatoes to the sauce and it was even better!

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