Description
These Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful and comforting meal that is easy to make. Tender shredded chicken, spices, and cheese are rolled in tortillas, baked with enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the diced onion until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, chicken, green chilies, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Prepare Dish: Spread enchilada sauce in a baking dish. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, cheese, and roll up. Place in the dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly.
- Serve: Rest before serving, garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Add black beans, corn, or sautéed spinach for extra filling.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
