Irresistible Red Sauce Chicken Enchiladas in 30 Minutes
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A simple and flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas and covered in a rich red enchilada sauce.
- Author: Kitchen Hub
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with diced onion and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought enchilada sauce for convenience.
- Substitute corn tortillas with flour tortillas if preferred.
- Add black beans or bell peppers for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg