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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Repeat for all tortillas. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

  7. 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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