Best 2 Creamy Chipotle Enchilada Sauce Recipes

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If you're seeking a flavorful and creamy sauce to elevate your enchiladas, look no further than the delightful creamy chipotle enchilada sauce. This delectable sauce offers a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, bringing a wave of smoky, velvety goodness to your favorite Mexican dish. Its vibrant orange hue and rich texture will tantalize your taste buds, transforming your enchiladas into a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the ultimate creamy chipotle enchilada sauce, leaving you with a dish that will leave you craving more.

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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE



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Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!

Provided by aaronspool

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for pan-frying
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (1 at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to pan as needed. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
  • Divide chicken, 10 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in the sour cream and chiles, heating thoroughly but do not boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over the enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 172.2 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 1081.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMY CHIPOTLE ENCHILADA SAUCE



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I was eating dinner a couple weeks ago at a local mexican restaurant and was inspired to come up with a copy cat recipe of their Chipotle Enchilada Sauce. This is my take on the sweet, spicy, and smoky sauce I enjoyed there. You can kick up the fire in this recipe by adding more chipotle chile's to taste. Note ** This sauce can be prepared a day ahead of time and warmed back up on low for 10 minutes before serving or rolling your enchiladas.

Provided by cervantesbrandi

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 dried red chilies (I prefer Guajillo)
1 small ancho chili (about the size of a half dollar, either a whole chile or a small piece of a large one)
2 roma tomatoes
2 garlic cloves (peeled left whole)
2 1/2 cups water
1 chipotle chile
2 teaspoons adobo sauce (reserved from the chipotle chiles)
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (I use Knorr)
1/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the red chiles (stems removed), ancho chile (stem removed), tomatoes, garlic and water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 15 minutes until the red chiles are soft.
  • Place the tomato and chile mixture in the blender with the chipotle chile, the reserved adobo sauce and 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Blend the mixture on high for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture and pour it back into your sauce pan (make sure you empty the sauce pan if any cooking liquid is left over and reserve it for later if needed).
  • Bring the sauce to a low boil and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. If you like your sauce thin you can now add an additional 1/2 cup of water or cooking liquid.
  • Whisk in the chicken bouillon powder and continue to simmer the sauce another 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to low and whisk in your sour cream. It is critical at this stage to keep the sauce on low so that the sour cream does not curdle. Cook the sauce on low for an additional 2 minutes just to heat it back up.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 77.3, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: Ripe tomatoes are sweeter and have a more intense flavor than unripe tomatoes. This will result in a more flavorful sauce.
  • Roast the tomatoes and garlic: Roasting the tomatoes and garlic intensifies their flavor and gives the sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Use a variety of chiles: Different chiles have different heat levels and flavor profiles. Using a variety of chiles will give your sauce a complex and well-rounded flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste. For example, you could add more or less chipotle peppers, depending on how spicy you like your sauce.

Conclusion:

This creamy chipotle enchilada sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. The sauce is also great as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables. With its smoky, spicy, and creamy flavor, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

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