Chicken & Cheese Red Enchiladas: A Flavorful Twist Await!
Chicken & Cheese Red Enchiladas are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and a rich red sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the red enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Can substitute chicken with shredded beef or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg