Chipotle Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Craveable chipotle enchilada sauce, ready in just 25 minutes! This vibrant recipe delivers smoky chipotle flavor with a creamy finish, perfect for elevating your enchiladas, tacos, or burritos. Easy to follow instructions for a delicious homemade sauce that's better than store-bought!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 203.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chipotle Enchilada Sauce

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How to Make Chipotle Enchilada Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is light brown (a roux), about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form.
  4. Return the saucepan to medium heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of water.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chiles (undrained), and 2 tablespoons of chipotle adobo sauce.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of sour cream until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

45g

Carbs

5g