Make-Ahead Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce Recipe

A lot of enchilada recipes called for a can of pre-made sauce, but this homemade sauce is super simple and it doubles as a cooking liquid for the chicken (which simmers right in the sauce.)

Ingredients

– Onion – Vegetable oil – Salt and pepper – Chipotle chili in adobo sauce – Garlic – Chicken breasts

Instructions

First you’re going to saute some onions in a 1/2 teaspoon salt and little oil.

Step: 1

Next, you’re going to add a bowl full of deliciousness, aka garlic, cumin, chili powder, and chipotles in adobo sauce.

Step: 2

Step: 3

And after about 30 seconds, you’re going to stir in tomato sauce and water to make a sauce, which you’ll bring to a simmer.

Next, you’ll need a pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Step: 4

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