Mexican Enchiladas Rojas
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Mexican Enchiladas Rojas

Mexico's beloved enchiladas — corn tortillas filled with chicken and cheese, rolled and smothered in a rich, smoky ancho chili sauce, topped with crema, queso fresco, and onion.

Total Time

60 min

Servings

4

Cuisine

Mexican

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

60 min

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 400g cooked chicken, shredded
  • 200g Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • For sauce: 4 ancho chilies, 2 guajillo chilies, 3 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 400ml chicken stock, 1 tsp cumin
  • Toppings: Mexican crema, queso fresco, white onion, cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make sauce: toast chilies, soak in hot water 20 minutes. Blend with garlic, onion, stock, and cumin until smooth. Strain and simmer 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable.

  3. 3

    Dip each tortilla in the warm sauce. Fill with chicken and cheese. Roll tightly.

  4. 4

    Place seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with cheese.

  5. 5

    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

  6. 6

    Top with crema, queso fresco, diced onion, and cilantro.

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Nutrition Highlights

Per serving

520

kcal

Calories

34

g

Protein

48

g

Carbs

22

g

Fat

Dietary Info

gluten-free

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