Main DishesMexican RichardObradovic Jun 17, 2025 40
Description
These enchiladas are a family favorite — tender chicken wrapped in warm corn tortillas, smothered in smoky red chili sauce, and baked with bubbling cheese. Straight from a Mexican kitchen, this is comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
🍗 400 g cooked shredded chicken (2 ½ cups)
🫓 8 corn tortillas
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped (50 g)
🧀 150 g shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese (1 ½ cups)
🫒 30 ml vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
For the red sauce:
🌶️ 3 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
🌶️ 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🧅 ½ onion (50 g)
🍅 1 small tomato (80 g)
🧂 Salt to taste
💧 350 ml hot water (1 ½ cups)
Preparation
1️⃣ Make the sauce: Soak guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with garlic, onion, tomato, and salt until smooth. Strain if needed.
2️⃣ Warm the tortillas: Lightly fry tortillas in oil for a few seconds each to prevent cracking.
3️⃣ Assemble: Fill each tortilla with chicken and onion. Roll and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
4️⃣ Sauce & top: Pour red sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese evenly.
5️⃣ Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 20 min
🔥 Cook: 20 min
🕒 Total: 40 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: 480 kcal
💪 Protein: 29 g
🧈 Fat: 22 g (9 g saturated)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 35 g
🧂 Sodium: 600 mg
Advice
Use day-old tortillas — they hold up better in the sauce without tearing.
Status
🌶️ Smoky red sauce, juicy chicken, and golden cheese — these enchiladas will disappear fast!
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