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Chicken Enchiladas Recipe: Flavorful Comfort Food

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe: Flavorful Comfort Food


  • Author: James
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Baked corn tortillas layered with smoky red sauce, shredded chicken, and gooey halal-compliant cheese blend. A balanced mix of tangy, creamy, and mildly spicy flavors in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale

King Size Corn Tortillas 8
Shredded Chicken 4 cups
Salsa ¼ cup
Yellow Onion ¼ cup
Cilantro 2 tbsp
Cheddar Cheese 1 cup
Jack Cheese 1 cup
Red Enchilada Sauce 1 cup
Avocado Oil 2 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour 2 tbsp
Tomato Paste 1 tbsp
Cumin ½ tsp
Garlic Powder ½ tsp
Dried Oregano 1 tsp
Chili Powder 2 tbsp
Chicken Broth 1 cup
Water 1 cup
Salt ¾ tsp


Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté onions 2 minutes
Add flour, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt, stirring to cook for 1 minute
Stir in tomato paste and salsa, then gradually add broth and water
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and red enchilada sauce; simmer 10-12 minutes until thickened
Steam tortillas in microwave 30 seconds to soften
Layer 1/3 sauce in 9×13″ baking dish
Spread chicken, remaining sauce, and cheese blend evenly over tortillas
Top with remaining sauce and cheese, cover, and bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly

Notes

Steam tortillas between use to maintain pliability
Substitute mozzarella for Jack cheese if unavailable
Increase jalapeño addition to adjust spice level
Leftovers freeze well up to 3 months

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg