Imagine a lush bed of fresh cilantro leaves, adorned with two rolled, deep golden-brown enchiladas, bursting with vibrant rhubarb-hued filling. A generous drizzle of the fire-roasted salsa and melty cheese cap the enchiladas, with peeking chunks of roast chicken. A side of punchy pico de gallo and creamy guacamole adds a pop of color.

Rhubarb Cheesy Enchiladas

Name: Rhubarb Cheesy Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups rhubarb finely chopped; 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded; 1 medium white onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 sweet red pepper finely chopped; 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded; 4 medium-sized gluten-free tortillas; 1 cup fire-roasted tomato salsa; a handful cilantro chopped; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; to taste salt

A tangy, cheesy, rhubarb-infused Mexican delight.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · May 07, 2024

A little about this dish

This recipe takes a delectable twist on a Mexican classic, enhancing it with the sweet-sour pop of rhubarb to capture the essence of spring. Let's unfold the magic of Rhubarb Enchiladas!

Ingredients (for 2)

Rhubarb — 2 cups — finely chopped
Chicken breasts — 2 — cooked and shredded
White onion — 1 medium — finely chopped
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Sweet red pepper — 1 — finely chopped
Monterey jack cheese — 2 cups — shredded
Gluten-free tortillas — 4 medium-sized
Fire-roasted tomato salsa — 1 cup
Cilantro — a handful — chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — ⏲️🔥🔝

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 — 🔥🥘🌶️

Over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, and sweet red pepper in olive oil until tender.
Step 3 — 🔥🥘🥬

Add the finely chopped rhubarb to the pan. Continue cooking until it softens.
Step 4 — 🐓🥬🧂

Mix the softened vegetables with the shredded chicken. Add salt to taste.
Step 5 — 🌯🧀🥘

Lay out the gluten-free tortillas. Spread the chicken-rhubarb mixture and some cheese within each, roll them up, placing the seam down in a baking dish.
Step 6 — 🧀🌯🍅

Top the enchiladas with the salsa. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over them.
Step 7 — 🔥🧀⏲️

Bake until the cheese melts and the enchiladas are heated through, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 8 — 🌿🌯🍽️

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

A final fox tip

This dish is perfect for those looking for an innovative spin on traditional Mexican fare. To make it vegetarian, use black beans or grilled tofu instead of chicken. It's great for families, as kids can help with preparing the rhubarb mixture!