Chicken Enchiladas
August 1, 2022
: 4-5
: 25 min
: 25 min
: 50 min
: Easy
I don't know about your family, but everyone in ours loves a good Enchilada. Our Chicken Enchiladas recipe features a homemade sauce that is so flavorful, everyone is certain to go back for more! I promise this recipe won't disappoint! We make this super easy by using shredded chicken from a rotisserie or leftover shredded chicken from one we've roasted the night before. However, you could simply grill or bake chicken breasts instead. Easy, simple, and truly addicting, this recipe will be one you won't forget!
Ingredients
- 2 14.5 oz cans tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8th tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 can chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- -1 1/2 tbsp adobo sauce from can
- -2 tsp chopped chipotle chili from can
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 10-12 white corn tortilla wraps
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp high heat oil
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 425 degree F.
- Step 2 In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, and chicken stock.
- Step 3 In a separate bowl, mix shredded chicken, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and 1/3 cup of the homemade sauce.
- Step 4 In a skillet, add 4 tbsp high heat cooking oil. Heat over medium/high heat.
- Step 5 Once hot and shimmering, fry the tortillas for 4-5 seconds on each side. Set aside and remove excess grease with a paper towel.
- Step 6 In a 9X13 casserole dish, spread 1/2 cup of homemade sauce across the bottom.
- Step 7 Place 2-3 tbsp of chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla wrap and roll tightly. Place each one seam down into the casserole dish.
- Step 8 Once all tortillas are filled, spoon over the remaining sauce.
- Step 9 Add remaining cheese and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Step 10 Enjoy immediately for best results.