Tomato Sauced Enchiladas With Sour Cream and Aged Cheese

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Tomato Sauced Enchiladas with Sour Cream and Aged Cheese
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 garlic cloves , peeled
1 -2 jalapeno chile , stemmed and cut into quarters
1 can diced tomatoes with juice , juice reserved ( preferably fire-roasted )
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil , plus some to coat the tortillas
2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth
12 corn tortillas
salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken ( optional beef or pork )
1/4 cup Mexican crema , sour cream or 1/4 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 medium white onion , thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro or 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup queso anejo , Romano or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
Unknown
Sugar
Unknown
Fat
Unknown
This dish is a classic Mexican favorite that is easy to prepare and can be made with a variety of fillings. The Tomato Sauced Enchiladas with Sour Cream and Aged Cheese uses chicken as its main filling which can be replaced with beef or pork for variation. The tomato sauce used in this recipe is simple to make and has a rich flavor that pairs well with the cheese and sour cream. The enchiladas are garnished with cilantro or parsley to give it a fresh flavor and can be served with a side of rice and beans.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2.Put the garlic, jalapeño, canned tomatoes and reserved juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste.
3.In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the tomato sauce and broth and cook until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4.Coat each tortilla with olive oil and bake for 2-3 minutes to soften them.
5.Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken. Roll each tortilla tightly and place it, seam side down, in a rectangular baking dish.
6.Pour the sauce over the tortillas. Top with sliced onion and queso anejo, parmesan, or Romano cheese.
7.Bake until the cheese melts and the enchiladas are heated through, approximately 15-20 minutes.
8.Before serving, mix the Mexican crema or sour cream with the whole milk. Garnish the enchiladas with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with dollops of the sour cream mixture on top.

PROS

The dish is easy to make and can be prepared in advance.
The enchiladas are filling and flavorful, with a combination of spicy and creamy flavors.

CONS

This dish might be too spicy for some people.
The nutritional values of this recipe are not known and it might be high in calories and fat due to the use of cheese and sour cream.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains tomatoes which are a good source of vitamins and antioxidants. Jalapeños can aid in boosting metabolism and helping with weight loss. Chicken is a good source of protein. However, it is recommended to use low-fat cheese and sour cream to reduce the calorie and fat intake from this dish.

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