How to Make Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that never fails to satisfy. They are a perfect blend of comforting flavors and textures, and they are surprisingly easy to make. If you're in the mood for a delicious, homemade Mexican meal, then you'll definitely want to give this recipe for Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas a try. These enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, smothered in a savory red enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. It's a dish that's sure to become a family favorite!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3 (5 inch) corn tortillas
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup shredded cooked chicken
  • ⅔ cup pepper Jack cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 3-layer enchilada

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until onion starts to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, chile powder, cumin, chipotle powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix until fully combined. Pour in chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
  • Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Taste and season as desired. Blend sauce with an immersion blender.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lightly brush tortillas with oil. Heat a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat tortillas until flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Cover the bottom of the skillet with a scoop of enchilada sauce. Place a tortilla on top and add 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the Jack cheese, and 1/2 the cilantro and green onions. Spoon on more sauce and repeat layers, finishing with sauce and the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and sauce is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    1377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 93g
    • Saturated Fat: 37g
    • Cholesterol: 241mg
    • Sodium: 5142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 694mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1089mg