Description
A comforting dish featuring tender shredded chicken, rich queso cheese sauce, and warm tortillas, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 10 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- Diced tomatoes (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, Mexican blend cheese, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them easier to roll.
- Add a portion of the chicken mixture to the center of each tortilla and roll tightly, placing seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the queso cheese sauce over the enchiladas, covering them generously.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses over the top.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest before garnishing with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Assemble the enchiladas a day in advance for easier prep. Customize with your favorite veggies or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, queso, comfort food, Mexican, easy recipe, dinner