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Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
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Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

A flavorful and spicy Mexican dish, these Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Made with shredded chicken cooked in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, wrapped in tortillas, and topped with a blend of melted cheeses, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. This recipe is a delicious and satisfying twist on traditional enchiladas, with a spicy kick from the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

Time Cook
30
Level
Intermediate
Calories
520
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy, Spicy

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
360 Calories
2 tablespoons
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
10 Calories
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
120 Calories
1 medium
Onion
45 Calories
2 cloves
Garlic
10 Calories
1 teaspoon
Cumin
6 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Paprika
3 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
0 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper
1 Calories
1 can (14.5 oz)
Tomato sauce
120 Calories
1 cup
Shredded cheese blend
200 Calories
1/2 cup
Sour cream
100 Calories
1/4 cup
Fresh cilantro
20 Calories
6 tortillas
Flour tortillas
120 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4
Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to combine with the spice mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheese blend, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine.
7
To assemble the enchiladas, lay a tortilla flat and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
8
Pour the cheese mixture over the top of the enchiladas and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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