Description
A hearty and flavorful Chicken Enchiladas recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they are soft and fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until everything is heated through.
- Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them more pliable.
- Take a tortilla and spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto one end. Roll it tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat the process until all the tortillas are filled and placed in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle both cheeses on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add chopped bell peppers or corn to the chicken mixture. Consider using different cheese blends for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Food, Comfort Food