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Red Cheese Enchiladas Rojas de Queso

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, enchiladas rojas de queso are a beloved comfort food, featuring soft tortillas filled with cheese and smothered in a rich red chili sauce. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, these enchiladas highlight the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, they have gained popularity beyond Mexico, often appearing in Mexican restaurants worldwide, each with unique variations.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons dried chile de árbol
2 cups red chili sauce
1 avocado
1 cup sour cream
1 cup queso fresco
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 lb cooked chicken breast
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon salt

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Cotija cheese is often less expensive and provides a similar flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers similar creaminess at a lower cost.

red chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce with spices

Canned tomato sauce can be a budget-friendly alternative.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta can be a more affordable cheese option.

1

Hervir agua en una olla.

2

Agregar 2 pechugas de pollo al agua hirviendo y cocer por 20-30 minutos.

3

Retirar las colitas de 15 chiles de árbol y 3 jitomates grandes.

4

Hervir los chiles y jitomates juntos en una olla pequeña.

5

Sacar los jitomates y chiles cuando estén aguaditos, evitando que se deshagan demasiado.

6

Licuar los jitomates, chiles, 1 diente de ajo, y menos de la mitad de una cebolla pequeña con sal al gusto.

7

Verificar que las pechugas de pollo estén cocidas insertando un tenedor; deben estar sin jugo color sangre.

8

Desmenuzar las pechugas de pollo con las manos en tiras.

9

Calentar aceite al gusto en un sartén a fuego medio alto.

10

Colar la salsa licuada y probar de sal, ajustando si es necesario; hervir la salsa por 10 minutos.

11

Calentar 2 tortillas en un comal con un poco de aceite por menos de 10 segundos, evitando que se doren.

12

Pasar las tortillas por la salsa roja.

13

Rellenar las tortillas con el pollo desmenuzado y enrollarlas.

14

Agregar lechuga, jitomate, aguacate, crema agria y queso fresco encima de las enchiladas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishovencutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchiladas RojasCheese Enchiladas
Local Name: enchiladas rojas de queso

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