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Spicy Mexican Chicken Enchiladas recipe

Best Spicy Mexican Chicken Enchiladas Recipe for Bold Flavor

This Spicy Mexican Chicken Enchiladas recipe is a flavorful meal rich in chipotle and cumin, offering a comforting and exciting dining experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Warm a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat, add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in chopped chipotle peppers in adobo and ground cumin, cooking 1 minute until the mixture deepens to a rich hue and smells smoky.
  4. Fold shredded chicken into the skillet, stirring until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk together tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, and salt; simmer 5 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
  6. Briefly dip each tortilla into the warm sauce to soften, spoon in chicken filling, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  7. Pour remaining sauce over rolled tortillas, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the enchiladas rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Optional: Top with sliced avocado for creamy contrast.