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Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
These flavorful enchiladas combine tender chicken, tangy cranberry sauce, and smoky chipotle peppers for a delicious twist on a classic dish.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2-3 cups cooked shredded chicken or turkey

Cheese

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 2-3 green onions sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

Sauce

  • 1 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Tortillas

  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas flour tortillas

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Mix chicken, 1 cup cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine cranberry sauce, salsa, and chipotles; add 1 cup to chicken mixture. Spread sauce in dish.
  • Fill tortillas with 1/2 cup of filling, roll up, place in dish, and cover with remaining sauce.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake 5-10 more minutes until bubbly.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more chipotle peppers.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, cranberry, Enchiladas