Name: Chicken Enchilada Red Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 12, 2026

The Chicken Enchilada Red Sauce is the heart of your Mexican dish. Making your own sauce is surprisingly easy and incredibly rewarding. The homemade version allows you to control the spice level and add your own personal touch. Tomato paste and broth create a vibrant base. Feel free to experiment! You can add a kick of heat with chopped chilies, a smoky depth with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or even a hint of sweetness with roasted peppers.

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Chicken Enchilada Red Sauce

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WarningWheat and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

In a small bowl, add the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and House Seasoning blend.

In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the spice mixture to the hot oil and stir constantly for 1 minute. The color should get darker.

Stir in the tomato paste.

Slowly add the stock and whisk until there are no lumps.

Bring to a slight boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.