Description
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect way to bring comfort and flavor to your dining table. Bursting with tender shredded chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas, this dish is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply craving a satisfying meal, these enchiladas deliver on taste and ease of preparation. With customizable toppings and sides, you can make them uniquely yours. Enjoy this delightful recipe that combines convenience and deliciousness, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by boiling or baking it until fully cooked, then shred it.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Stir in the shredded chicken along with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Pour a little enchilada sauce into a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with extra cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to rest before garnishing with cilantro and serving with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg