Description
These Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce are a delicious and comforting Mexican dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Tender shredded chicken combined with savory spices, creamy sour cream, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in tortillas and baked to perfection. Top with more sauce, cheese, and your favorite garnishes for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sliced green onions or jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Fill and roll the tortillas: Warm the tortillas slightly, spoon filling into each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top and bake: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or jalapeños, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use homemade red enchilada sauce or add canned green chiles for extra flavor.
- Corn tortillas provide a more authentic texture, while flour tortillas are softer and easier to handle.
- Pair the enchiladas with rice, beans, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
