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Enchiladas Rojas

Easy Enchiladas Rojas made with soft corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with a rich, homemade red chili sauce. A comforting and flavorful Mexican favorite, this enchiladas recipe is inspired by the traditions of San Luis Potosí.

  • San Luis Potosí
  • 6 servings
  • ico Difficulty: Moderate
  • 0 mins
Enchiladas Rojas

Easy Enchiladas Rojas made with soft corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with a rich, homemade red chili sauce. A comforting and flavorful Mexican favorite, this enchiladas recipe is inspired by the traditions of San Luis Potosí.

  • ico Difficulty: Moderate
  • ico 6 servings
  • ico 0 mins

Ingredients:

18 Guerrero Corn Tortillas
6 chiles guajillos chiles pasillas
3 tomatoes
1/4 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 small sprigs marjoram
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 Tbsp oil
Salt to taste
2 whole chicken breasts, about 12 oz each, cooked and shredded
1 onion sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup thick cream
3 sprigs of finely chopped cilantro

how to make it:

1. Toast the chiles, remove the seeds and membranes, and soak in warm water for 20 minutes. Roast the tomatoes and peel them. Roast onion quarter and garlic.

2. Drain the chiles and transfer to a blender. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, marjoram, and chicken stock, then purée until smooth.

3. Heat the oil in a skillet, add the purée, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Add salt to taste.

4. Dip a tortilla in the sauce and transfer to a plate. Place some chicken in the tortilla and roll it up. Place the enchiladas on a platter, cover with the remaining sauce, garnish with sliced onion, and sprinkle with the cheese. If you wish, you can top your enchiladas rojos with a layer of cream and finely chopped cilantro.