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Homemade Cheesy Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Thai Chicken Enchiladas. recipe photo

Cheesy Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Thai Chicken Enchiladas.

A tangy-sweet Thai-inspired pomegranate sauce coats shredded chicken tucked into cheesy flour tortillas for a bright, crowd-pleasing enchilada bake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded about 2 breasts
  • 2 red or orange bell peppers sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 10 Old El Paso flour tortillas
  • sliced avocado for serving
  • pomegranate arils for serving
  • chopped cilantro for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • micro-wave safe plate or damp towel
  • Wooden Spoon or Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Make the sauce: in a medium saucepan combine sweet Thai chili sauce, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, peanut butter, tomato paste, pomegranate juice, rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce (if using), minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened; remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl toss the shredded chicken with the sliced bell peppers, 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella, and about 3/4 cup of the sauce (just enough to coat the mixture).
  5. Soften the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving about 1 minute, or until pliable.
  6. Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas, spooning it down the center of each; tuck and roll each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the top.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through.
  9. Remove from the oven and top with sliced avocado, pomegranate arils, and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust the amount of sauce to your preferred sauciness.
  • Fish sauce is optional but adds umami.
  • Warm tortillas make rolling easier.