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Enchiladas de Chile Pasilla
Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with these savory Enchiladas de Chile Pasilla. This traditional dish, originating from the heart of Mexico, is a symphony of flavors. With a filling of tender chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, these enchiladas are smothered in a rich, homemade pasilla chili sauce. Topped with creamy sour cream and fresh cilantro, every bite is a celebration of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup, chopped
- Sour cream
- 1/2 cup
- Corn tortillas
- 12
- Monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups, shredded
- Chicken breast
- 2 cups, cooked and shredded
- Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Onion
- 1 medium, chopped
- Tomatoes
- 2 large, chopped
- Pasilla chilies
- 4, dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the stems and seeds from the pasilla chilies. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a blender, combine the soaked pasilla chilies, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Blend until it forms a smooth sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the chili sauce and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will deepen the flavor of the sauce.
- In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken with half of the chili sauce and half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side to make them pliable.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll them up and arrange in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining chili sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish the enchiladas with sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving.
Tips
- For a spicier version, add a chipotle pepper to the chili sauce.
- You can substitute the Monterey Jack cheese with Cheddar or Queso Fresco.
- This dish pairs well with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 20g Carbs: 22g Protein: 21g Sodium: 600mg Sugar: 3g
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