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September 16, 2025
Enchiladas – New Mexico Style Recipe
New Mexico-style enchiladas are stacked like pancakes rather than baked in ovens, following family recipes handed down through generations of traditional preparation. This regional specialty showcases authentic New Mexican cooking techniques that differ significantly from typical rolled enchilada preparations. The stacking method creates unique textures and presentations.
These New Mexico-style enchiladas are stacked like pancakes, not baked in the oven. This is a family recipe handed down two generations. It is quick, easy and definitely delicious. Use your favorite kind of meat in this dish — it also works well for leftover meat.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 onion, chopped
½ cup sour cream (Optional)
6 fried eggs (Optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook until browned. Season with cumin and chili powder. Add enchilada sauce; simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until flexible. Don’t fry them, just warm them.
Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture; place on a serving plate. Spoon some chicken and sauce onto dipped tortilla; add shredded lettuce, cheese, onion, and sour cream. Top with another dipped tortilla. Repeat layering onto stack as many times as desired. Repeat stacks for each serving. Top stacks with 1 fried egg.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 670 | Calories |
| 35g | Fat |
| 36g | Carbs |
| 54g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 670 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 35g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 77% |
| Cholesterol 321mg | 107% |
| Sodium 708mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 54g | 107% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 9% |
| Calcium 442mg | 34% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 822mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
