Description
Delicious and flavorful chicken enchiladas that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Spread a spoonful of enchilada sauce on each tortilla, add the chicken mixture, and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro on top before serving.
- Can substitute chicken with beef or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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