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Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce

Cultural Context

Enchiladas have their roots in the Aztec culture, where tortillas were filled with various ingredients and rolled. Today, they are a staple of Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. The homemade red sauce is a labor of love, highlighting the importance of fresh ingredients in traditional cooking. Variations abound, with different fillings and sauces found across regions, making enchiladas a beloved dish worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 chicken breast
half onion
3 cloves of garlic
1 green onion
water
4 to 5 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of plain flour
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of mixed dried herbs
1 teaspoon of paprika powder
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
half cup of fresh cream
black pepper
normal wraps
cheddar cheese
mozzarella cheese
red chili flakes
coriander

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while beans are budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while flour is often cheaper.

1

Cook 1 chicken breast with half onion, 3 cloves of garlic, and water for 20 minutes until soft.

2

Shred the cooked chicken.

3

Heat 4 to 5 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and stir-fry 3 minced garlic cloves until fragrant.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of plain flour and cook until lightly browned.

5

Add 1 can of chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of mixed dried herbs, 1 teaspoon of paprika powder, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce; mix and cook for 10 minutes.

6

Stir in half cup of fresh cream and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, adding black pepper.

7

Mix the sauce with the shredded chicken.

8

Cut wraps in half and spread sauce at the base of a baking dish.

9

Brush sauce on both sides of each wrap, add chicken filling, chopped green onions, and a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheese; wrap tightly.

10

Place wrapped enchiladas seam-side down in the baking dish and top with cheese, red chili flakes, mixed dried herbs, and green onions.

11

Bake in a halogen oven at 200 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingbaking

Equipment Needed

halogen ovenbaking dishskillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchiladas RojasMexican Enchiladas
Local Name: Enchiladas con salsa roja casera

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