Description
Red Sauce Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in a rich red sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Add a pinch of chili powder for extra heat.
- Top with sour cream or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
