Chicken Enchiladas Rojas
Mexican rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese
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
Poach chicken breast until cooked, then shred using two forks
💡 Shred while warm
- 2
Sauté onion and garlic, mix with shredded chicken and spices
💡 Even distribution
- 3
Warm tortillas on dry skillet to make pliable
💡 Cold tortillas crack
- 4
Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly
💡 Roll seam-side down
- 5
Place in baking dish, cover with enchilada sauce and cheese
💡 Sauce softens tortillas
- 6
Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
💡 Golden cheese
- 7
Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro
💡 Cool slightly before serving