Enchilada with chicken and cheese

Enchilada

Enchiladas are a beloved Mexican dish with origins tracing back to the Aztecs, who filled corn tortillas with various ingredients. Modern enchiladas are bursting with flavor, featuring a harmonious blend of zesty tomato sauce, savory chicken and vegetable filling, and melted cheese. If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, this recipe is a must-try!

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 25 min
Total 45 min
580 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
4 Tortilla Wraps
250 g Chicken Breast
1 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 Red Bell Pepper
200 ml Tomato Sauce
150 g Grated Cheddar Cheese
50 ml Spicy Chili Sauce
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
10 ml Olive Oil
10 g Fresh Cilantro

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Cut the chicken breast into strips, finely chop the onion and garlic, and slice the bell pepper into thin strips.

    2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

    3

    Add the chicken strips, season with smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

    4

    Add the bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until softened.

    5

    Pour in the tomato sauce and spicy chili sauce. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

    6

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

    7

    Fill the tortilla wraps with the chicken and vegetable mixture, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, and roll them up tightly.

    8

    Place the filled tortilla rolls in a baking dish and pour the remaining tomato sauce over them.

    9

    Sprinkle the tops with more grated cheese and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

    10

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.