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Chicken Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the Aztec era, where tortillas were filled with various ingredients and rolled. They have evolved over time, incorporating different meats, sauces, and toppings, reflecting regional variations across Mexico. Today, enchiladas are popular in many parts of the world, often served with sides like rice and beans, and are a staple in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chicken rub seasoning
1 tablespoon Smoky Creole rub seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon garlic sea salt
8 flour tortillas
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup double cheddar cheese
1 cup pepper jack cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; canned chicken is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories; processed cheese is usually cheaper.

enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand enchilada sauce

Homemade sauce can be healthier with fresh ingredients; store brands are often less expensive.

1

Thinly slice chicken breasts into strips.

2

Cut up onion.

3

Add olive oil to a skillet and heat.

4

Add onions to the skillet and sauté until warmed up.

5

Add chicken to the skillet and brown it.

6

Season chicken with chicken rub, Smoky Creole rub, black pepper, ground paprika, and garlic sea salt to taste.

7

Mix everything together and cook until chicken is done.

8

Turn off the heat and set the chicken aside.

9

Warm flour tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds until pliable.

10

Spread a little red enchilada sauce on a tortilla, add chicken, and sprinkle some cheese on top.

11

Roll up the tortilla tightly and repeat for remaining tortillas.

12

Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.

13

Pour more enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.

14

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishpanoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Enchiladas de Pollo
Local Name: enchiladas de pollo

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