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How to make Smoky Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas — key cooking step

Smoky Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Smoky Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas are packed with flavor and are perfect for a cozy dinner. The smoky chipotle sauce adds a delightful kick to tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup chipotle sauce

8 corn tortillas

1 cup shredded cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with chipotle sauce, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3. Warm the tortillas in a skillet until pliable.

4. 4. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them up.

5. 5. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.

6. 6. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

7. 7. Serve with sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro.

8. 8. Enjoy your delicious enchiladas!


Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in chipotle sauce for a few hours before cooking.

Feel free to add black beans or corn for added texture and nutrition.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, chipotle, spicy