Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

 

Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are easy chicken rotisserie dish with corn tortillas, Mexican way, with sour cream. Healthy guacamole and cheese filling make it your new favorite dish.

 

How to make rotisserie chicken enchiladas?

You start with spraying 10 x 10 inches baking dish. Spread guacamole on tortillas, add rotisserie chicken, shredded cheese, jalapenos, and roll. Garnish with cheese leftovers and sour cream mixture before baking.

Before baking, here’s what this chicken enchilada look like:

 

If you wonder what to do with the two egg whites that are left after you have made the enchiladas, let me tell you what I do: I freeze them to keep for making Pavlova; when I have four egg whites, Pavlova it is. There are so many fresh fruits available, and this is great way to avoid wasting any food!

What is an authentic enchilada made of?

In Mexico, enchiladas are traditionally made with corn tortillas that are dipped in a chili sauce and then filled with a variety of fillings, including meat, cheese, and vegetables. The filled tortillas are then rolled up and served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, and guacamole

 

Are enchiladas traditional Mexican food?

 

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish with a unique flavor and a very long history. Their delicious taste has made them a popular menu item at many Mexican restaurants. With the perfect combination of tortilla, meat, cheese, and sauce, enchiladas have become a symbol of a traditional Mexican meal.

 

To learn more about enchiladas history look here  .

 

Look below at the ingredients for this chicken enchiladas recipe:

 

This batch of easy chicken enchiladas feeds four adults. If any leftovers, here are some advice what to do:

You can freeze enchiladas before or after they’ve been cooked. If you’re freezing them before, simply prepare them as you would and wrap the entire tray in cling film or tin foil before placing it in the freezer.

How do you defrost cooked enchiladas?

Cooked enchiladas can be both thawed or baked from frozen. To thaw frozen enchiladas just place them in the fridge overnight to thaw. Then, bake as instructed.

 

How do you keep enchiladas from getting soggy?

The most important tip for avoiding soggy enchiladas is to briefly fry your tortillas in hot oil before you fill and roll. This creates a little bit of a barrier so that the tortillas don’t soak up too much of the sauce and therefore start to break down

The photo below shows enchiladas ready to serve:

 

What side dishes go with enchiladas?

Coleslaw, tomato salad, rice, black beans, red enchilada sauce, cucumber salad or additional guacamole, lettuce, or any other side you prefer.

For 10 traditional side dishes go here  .

 

What is an enchilada with flour tortillas called?

Burrito is flour tortilla wrapped around fillings, which vary quite a lot. Enchiladas involve corn tortillas that wrap around meat and are served with lots of sauce. Chimichangas are deep fried burritos, although they’re often served in a way that’s more reminiscent of enchiladas than burritos.

 

Can you prep enchiladas ahead of time?

Of course. Refrigerator Instructions are: fill, wrap, and place enchiladas in casserole dish and refrigerate up to 4 days. Once ready to bake, pour enchilada sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, and bake at 180C / 356F for 30-35 minutes.

 

 

To find easy corn tortillas recipes take a look here:

Tortilla Chips Breakfast Bake

Easy Chilaquiles Tortilla Bake

 

And, here are 41 ways to use corn tortillas at Tasteofhome .

 

 

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