Description
These Chicken Enchiladas are filled with tender shredded chicken, cheese, and a savory enchilada sauce, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, top with a mixture of the cheeses, and roll them up tightly.
- Place enchiladas seam side down in the baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a more authentic touch.
- Add black beans or corn for extra filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg