Chicken Enchiladas Rojas
Rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, baked in red chile sauce.

Total
55 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 6 count Corn tortillas
- 1.5 cups Red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Diced onion
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Sour cream(optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Shred the cooked chicken and dice the onion (about 10 minutes).
- 2
Heat the oil in a small skillet and briefly fry each tortilla for 10-15 seconds per side until pliable; drain on paper towels (about 10 minutes).
- 3
Mix the shredded chicken with half the onion and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla, sprinkle with a little cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish (about 5 minutes).
- 4
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and the remaining diced onion before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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