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Chicken Enchiladas Rojas

Chicken Enchiladas Rojas

Mexican rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese

25
Prep (min)
35
Cook (min)
60
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken breast
  • 12 pieces Flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Poach chicken breast until cooked, then shred using two forks

    💡 Shred while warm

  2. 2

    Sauté onion and garlic, mix with shredded chicken and spices

    💡 Even distribution

  3. 3

    Warm tortillas on dry skillet to make pliable

    💡 Cold tortillas crack

  4. 4

    Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly

    💡 Roll seam-side down

  5. 5

    Place in baking dish, cover with enchilada sauce and cheese

    💡 Sauce softens tortillas

  6. 6

    Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly

    💡 Golden cheese

  7. 7

    Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro

    💡 Cool slightly before serving