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Enchiladas with Chili Sauce

Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce

Homemade spicy enchilada sauce poured over top of chicken, cheese, and jalapeno enchiladas that are topped with sour cream and avocados.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the enchiladas:

  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 T. chili powder
  • 1 t. corriander
  • 1 T. cumin
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. black pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 16 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 5 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 T. lime juice
  • 8 tortillas

For the toppings:

  • 1/2 c. cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  •   Heat the oil in a large skillet. over medium-high heat.  Add in the onion and peppers and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper.  Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water.   Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the chicken breast pieces in a large skillet for 5-7 minutes or until it is no longer pink in the center.  Spoon a half cup of the sauce mixture into the chicken and mix well.
  • Remove the chicken from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, green chilies, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Divide the chicken mixture between the tortillas, then fold in the sides and roll up.  Place seam side down in a 9 x 13 baking dish.  Pour the sauce over top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven a serve with sour cream and avocado.

Notes

Recipe adapted from What's Cookin', Chicago?