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Red Chicken Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. They can be filled with various ingredients, but chicken and red sauce are particularly popular. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, showcasing the use of corn tortillas and vibrant flavors.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
2 packages New Mexico molido chili powder
1 can tomato
oil
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
corn tortillas

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is lower in fat; canned chicken is budget-friendly.

red enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Homemade sauce can be healthier; salsa is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories; processed cheese is often less expensive.

1

Boil the chicken breasts with water, onion, and salt until cooked.

2

Save 1 cup of the chicken broth for the sauce.

3

In a bowl, combine the saved chicken broth, 1 cup of water, chili powder, tomato, and chicken bouillon.

4

Mix the sauce ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.

5

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the corn tortillas briefly to soften them.

6

Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and roll them tightly.

7

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

8

Pour the sauce over the rolled tortillas.

9

Bake in the oven until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo
Local Name: enchiladas rojas de pollo

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