Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas: Indulgent Comfort Food at Home
Experience the rich flavors of homemade Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect dish for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier enchilada, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Top with sour cream and guacamole for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas