Is Enchiladas Rojas safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Enchiladas Rojas more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Enchiladas Rojas

Corn tortillas rolled around chicken, topped with red chile sauce and cheese, baked.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce + cheese = Na bomb. Skip cheese on top.

Ingredients

Corn tortillas
Shredded chicken
Red enchilada sauce
Cheese, onion, crema

Baked Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Iconic Red Sauce Tortillas

Cooking Steps

1
Fill tortillas.
2
Top with sauce + cheese.
3
Bake 20 min.

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