Red Chicken Enchiladas

These comforting Red Chicken Enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken baked in a rich red enchilada sauce with melty cheese. Perfect for quick family meals or freezer-friendly meal prep with bold Tex-Mex flavors.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Servings people

Calories 674 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
▢ 10 corn tortillas
▢ 1 can (28 oz) red enchilada sauce
▢ 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
▢ 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
▢ 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
▢ to taste salt and pepper
▢ optional fresh cilantro, diced onions, sliced jalapeños, sour cream for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Warm tortillas wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave for about 1 minute to soften.
Spread 1/3 cup enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
Dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce, fill with about 1/3 cup chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly crispy.
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, onions, jalapeños, or sour cream if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 38gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 942mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

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