Delicious Enchiladas Rojas
Experience the warmth of homemade enchiladas rojas that are sure to bring joy to any table. Bursting with flavor, these cheesy delights wrapped in soft corn tortillas and smothered in rich red sauce evoke cherished memories and create new ones. Perfect for family dinners or friendly gatherings, these enchiladas are simple to prepare and customize to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded chicken (from leftovers or poached)
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce and one cup of cheese.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
- Spoon two tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg