Jun 09 2026
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Enchiladas Rancheras Recipe

Inspired by K-Macho's Mexican Grill and Cantina
Time1h
Serves6

A flour tortilla filled with seasoned chicken and topped with ranchera sauce and Monterrey jack cheese.

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Ingredients

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Filling

Sauce and Topping

Method

Preparing the Filling

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a medium pot, bring water to boil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from pot and let cool.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Season the Chicken

    Once the chicken has cooled, shred it using two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with sautéed onions and garlic. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Assembling the Enchiladas

  1. 4

    Fill the Tortillas

    Take a large flour tortilla and place about 1/4 cup of the chicken filling in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  2. 5

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Once all tortillas are filled and placed in the baking dish, pour ranchera sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle shredded Monterrey Jack cheese over the sauce.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Enchiladas

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

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