Firecracker Enchiladas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 10
Spicy Firecracker Enchiladas for a warm and hearty meal
in Mexican

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken , meat shredded
1 lb muenster cheese , grated
3 chipotle chiles in adobo , seeded and finely chopped
12 corn tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
638
Sugar
4g
Fat
31g
Firecracker Enchiladas are a great choice for dinner on a cool autumn evening. The spicy, cheesy filling satisfies cravings for comfort food while the sauce provides a flavor kick. This dish is hearty and filling, providing energy and nutrients to keep you going throughout the week. Serve with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onions. Cook until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
3.Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute.
4.Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5.In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grated muenster cheese and chopped chipotle chiles.
6.Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.
7.Spoon a small amount of the sauce onto each tortilla, add a scoop of the chicken cheese mixture and roll up tightly.
8.Place the enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish and cover with remaining sauce.
9.Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.

PROS

These enchiladas are a crowd favorite, sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

The dish is spicy, flavorful and perfect for a cool evening meal.

CONS

The muenster cheese can be high in fat and calories.

This dish can also be quite spicy, which may not suit all taste buds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish features a good amount of lean protein from the chicken, and the tomato sauce provides vitamins and antioxidants.
The chipotle chiles contain capsaicin, which is thought to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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