Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas
"Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas made with shredded chicken, homemade red enchilada sauce, and Mexican cheeses melted until bubbly. Years ago we were staying in California for a big family reunion. I was in charge of making enchiladas. We take Mexican food very seriously in our home. I am pretty sure that my brothers and I could live on chips and salsa alone (with chocolate chip cookies for dessert, of course)! So I had to BRING IT with the enchiladas. I ran to the store to pick up some canned red enchilada sauce and p..."
INGREDIENTS
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Homemade Red Chile Enchilada Sauce:
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2 Tablespoons Oil
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1 Onion (chopped)
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1 - 15 ounce can Tomato Sauce (all-natural, no spices added)
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1 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
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2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (may use a mix of different types of chili powders)
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2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
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1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
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Salt to taste
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Enchiladas:
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4 cups Shredded Chicken (from a rotisserie chicken or 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded)
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2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
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2 cups Cheddar Cheese
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10-12 Corn or Flour Tortillas
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Garnish:
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Mexican Crema
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Cilantro
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Avocado
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Jalapenos
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