Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/4 cup adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, Monterey Jack cheese, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the cranberry sauce, adobo sauce, tomato sauce, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, and salt until smooth.
- Spoon a generous portion of the chicken filling onto each flour tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cranberry chipotle sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve your Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas hot.
Enjoy the delightful fusion of sweet cranberry and smoky chipotle in this unique and delicious enchilada recipe!