Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, corn oil, or peanut oil; 12 corn tortillas (thick and sturdy); 2 14-ounce cans red chile enchilada sauce, or 3 cups homemade enchilada sauce; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped; 2 cups grated cheese (about 1/3 pound); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 5 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed in with 3 tablespoons of water to form a slurry; 1 medium red onion, chopped, soaked in a mixture of half seasoned rice vinegar and half water; Chopped fresh cilantro; Thinly sliced iceberg lettuce seasoned with salt and vinegar, no oil; Sour cream; Sliced avocados or guacamole

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

These easy red chili chicken enchiladas are a simple make-ahead dinner. Corn tortillas are dipped in red chili sauce to bake in the flavor in this easy chicken enchiladas recipe.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:36:44 GMT