Red Chicken With Cheese Recipe
Make Red Chicken With Cheese Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Make the filling
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add shredded chicken and red enchilada sauce; if using jalapeño, add now. Simmer 5-7 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir in chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- 2
Prepare tortillas
Warm tortillas to make them pliable: wrap in a clean towel and microwave 20-30 seconds, or toast briefly in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side.
- 3
Assemble burritos
Lay a warm tortilla on a plate. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling down the center, then sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over the filling. Fold the sides over and roll tightly to enclose. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- 4
Bake or melt cheese
Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the burritos are heated through. If you prefer, skip baking and simply melt cheese on the stove: place rolled burritos seam-side down in a skillet, cover, and heat until cheese melts.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot with sour cream, additional cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
