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Chicken Enchiladas Rojas Recipe

Indulge in these delicious Chicken Enchiladas Rojas! This lighter take on a classic Mexican dish features a vibrant, flavorful red sauce made from roasted tomatoes and chiles, perfectly complementing tender chicken and warm tortillas. A simple recipe perfect for a weeknight meal, yet impressive enough for a dinner party. Skip the guilt with our reduced-fat approach!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 328.9 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chicken Enchiladas Rojas

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How to Make Chicken Enchiladas Rojas

  1. Toast 6 guajillo chiles and 4 pasilla chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  2. Remove chiles from skillet and place in a bowl. Remove stems and seeds.
  3. Soak chiles in 2 cups of lukewarm water for 20 minutes to soften.
  4. Roast 1 lb Roma tomatoes, 1/4 medium white onion, and 4 cloves garlic on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly charred.
  5. Once cool enough to handle, peel the tomatoes.
  6. Add the soaked guajillo and pasilla chiles, roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to a blender.
  7. Blend until completely smooth.
  8. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the blended sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  9. Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
  10. Warm 12 corn tortillas. You can do this by briefly heating them in a dry skillet or microwave.
  11. Dip each tortilla in the sauce, then place it in a baking dish.
  12. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked and shredded chicken.
  13. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-down in the baking dish.
  14. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with 1/2 cup chopped white onion and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  15. (Optional) Add 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream. If desired, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

9g

Carbs

13g

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