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Quick ENCHILADA SAUCE in 8 Minutes ( NO BLENDING REQUIRED ) Express sauce for all Mexican Food

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Enchilada Sauce

Cultural Context

Enchilada sauce is a staple in Mexican cuisine, used to enhance the flavor of enchiladas and other dishes. Its origins can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of Mexico, who used various salsas to complement their meals. The sauce varies by region, with different ingredients and levels of spiciness, reflecting local tastes and traditions.

MexicanMXother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Wako chili powder
4 cups water
4 oz tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1/2 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
garlic powder
cheese (Supremo queso Chihuahua and cheddar)
chicken breasts
onions

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a unique flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Gently pound and even out the chicken breasts.

2

Carefully slice the chicken on the side to create a pocket for cheese.

3

Season the chicken with 1/2 tablespoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder.

4

Coat the chicken with olive oil and set aside for about 10 minutes.

5

Sauté onions in a pan with a sprinkle of salt for 6 to 8 minutes until soft, stirring periodically.

6

Set a pan on medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of oil, allowing it to warm for 30 seconds.

7

Add 1/2 cup Wako chili powder to the pan and toast for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

8

Add 4 cups of water, 4 oz of tomato sauce, and 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon to the pan and mix well.

9

Cook the enchilada sauce on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until thickened.

10

Once the onions are soft, stuff the chicken with your favorite cheese.

11

Use skewers or toothpicks to seal the chicken.

12

Heat a pan on medium-high for about 1.5 minutes and drizzle with oil.

13

Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 6 minutes on each side, totaling about 12 minutes.

14

Remove the skewers and place the remaining onions on top of the chicken.

15

Pour the hot enchilada sauce over the chicken.

16

Mix Supremo queso Chihuahua with cheddar and place it on top of the chicken.

17

Cover the pan and cook until the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

roastingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panskewers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Also Known As

Salsa para Enchiladas
Local Name: Salsa para Enchiladas

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