Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful and simple Mexican-inspired dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Tender shredded chicken is wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in a zesty red enchilada sauce for a delightful weeknight dinner. Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the onion and pepper are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the shredded chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well-coated with spices.
4. Pour 1/2 cup of the red enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them more pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the filled tortillas, making sure to cover them completely.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the cheese.
10. Serve the Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes.

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