For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the enchilada sauce or use a hot enchilada sauce. Feel free to substitute the chicken with shredded beef, pork, or even vegetarian options like black beans or roasted vegetables. Ensure the tortillas are warmed adequately to prevent them from cracking when folded or stacked. Assemble the enchiladas just before serving to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy.
Enchiladas - New Mexico Style
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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Experience the vibrant flavors of New Mexico with these stacked enchiladas, a delightful twist on the traditional baked version. Layers of tender chicken, rich enchilada sauce, and fresh toppings create a quick, easy, and unforgettable meal. Perfect for using leftover meat!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate36 g
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Cholesterol321 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein54 g
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Saturated Fat15 g
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Sodium708 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat35 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepHeat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)
02
StepAdd chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. (8-10 minutes)
03
StepSeason the browned chicken with cumin and chili powder, ensuring even distribution. (1 minute)
04
StepPour enchilada sauce over the chicken mixture and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (15 minutes)
05
StepWhile the chicken simmers, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until they become pliable and easy to handle. Avoid frying them; the goal is to soften, not crisp, the tortillas. (5 minutes)
06
StepDip one warmed tortilla into the enchilada sauce mixture, ensuring it's well-coated, and place it on a serving plate.
07
StepSpoon a generous amount of the chicken and sauce mixture onto the dipped tortilla. Add a layer of shredded lettuce, Colby cheese, chopped onion, and a dollop of sour cream.
08
StepTop with another dipped tortilla and repeat the layering process until you've reached your desired stack height. Repeat for each serving.
09
StepCarefully place a freshly fried egg on top of each stack to complete the dish.
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Cedrick Powlowski
Jun 3, 2025The chili powder and cumin give it such a great Southwestern flavor.
Quentin Sporer
Dec 2, 2024The stacked presentation is really fun and makes it easy to customize each serving.
Javonte Mcclure
Nov 9, 2024I added a can of drained and rinsed black beans to the chicken mixture for some extra fiber and protein.
Tianna Schuster
Oct 6, 2024I used leftover rotisserie chicken, and it was amazing!
Yoshiko Hudson
Sep 25, 2024These enchiladas are so much faster than baking! My family loves them!
Kayley Conroyebert
Aug 12, 2024Don't skip the fried egg on top! It adds so much richness.
Sim Mcdermott
Jul 28, 2024Next time, I'm going to try using pepper jack cheese for a little extra spice.