Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas are a flavor explosion! The vibrant red pepper sauce elevates classic chicken enchiladas to a whole new level. This recipe is surprisingly easy and healthy, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Using Azteca tortillas (a smart middle ground with 2.5g fat per tortilla), this recipe is ready in under an hour. Get ready for tender chicken, a zesty sauce, and cheesy goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 229.7 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

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How to Make Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Make the sauce: Puree 1 large red bell pepper, 4 ounces cream cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1 cup picante sauce.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1.5 lbs cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1 large red bell pepper (diced), 1/2 cup chopped green onions, and half of the red pepper sauce.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla (approximately 6-8, depending on size).
  7. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining red pepper sauce over the enchiladas.
  9. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  11. Remove foil, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar recommended).
  12. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Serve immediately on a bed of shredded lettuce. Garnish with sliced black olives and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

21g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas?

Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas?

Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas has approximately 229.7 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas?

The key ingredients for Red Pepper Sauce Chicken Enchiladas are Red Bell Peppers, Cream Cheese, Salt, Picante Sauce, Chicken, Green Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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