Red Chili Enchiladas
Rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and smothered in a homemade guajillo chili sauce.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles
- 12 pieces Corn Tortillas
- 3 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 0.5 cup White Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Toast them in a dry pan for 2 minutes, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.
- 2
Blend the soaked chiles with garlic, cumin, salt, and 1 cup of the soaking liquid or broth until smooth. Strain the sauce through a mesh sieve.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and cook the chili sauce for 5 minutes. Add remaining broth and simmer until slightly thickened.
- 4
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly fry each tortilla in oil for 5 seconds per side just to soften, then drain on paper towels.
- 5
Dip a tortilla into the warm red sauce, fill with cheese and a sprinkle of onion, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish.
- 6
Repeat for all tortillas. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
480
kcal
Protein
22
g
Carbs
38
g
Fat
28
g
Fiber
6
g
Sugar
4
g
Sodium
850
mg
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