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Chicken Enchiladas in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

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Chicken Enchiladas in Creamy Chipotle Sauce are a rich and smoky Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas, smothered in a creamy, spicy chipotle sauce, and baked until bubbling and golden.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
  3. In a bowl, mix sour cream, heavy cream, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper.
  4. Add half the sauce to the chicken and mix to coat evenly.
  5. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining chipotle cream sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or beans.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
  • Adjust chipotle amount based on preferred spice level.
  • Corn tortillas are more traditional but flour tortillas hold up well in baking.

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