Description
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas offer a mouthwatering blend of flavors wrapped in soft tortillas, making them the ideal dish for family dinners or casual gatherings. This easy recipe features tender shredded chicken seasoned with spices, smothered in zesty enchilada sauce, and topped with creamy melted cheese. Perfectly customizable, these enchiladas allow you to adjust spice levels and toppings to suit your taste. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, this delightful meal can be on your table in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by boiling or baking until fully cooked; shred it once cooled.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic in oil until soft.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet; stir and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble enchiladas by placing chicken mixture and cheese into tortillas; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over rolled enchiladas; sprinkle with leftover cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest before serving; garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg