Description
These Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of creamy, cheesy goodness wrapped in soft tortillas. Each bite bursts with juicy, seasoned chicken and a rich, savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds, leaving you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Sauce:
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sautéed onion, sour cream, and half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the enchiladas a day in advance and refrigerate them before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option or swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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