Name: Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked and shredded chicken; 1 can Red enchilada sauce (10 oz); 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 8 pieces Flour tortillas; 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil; 1 small Onion, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili powder; to taste Salt and pepper; for garnish Chopped cilantro; for serving Sour cream

Description

Delicious chicken enchiladas made with shredded chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups Cooked and shredded chicken
1 can Red enchilada sauce (10 oz)
2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 pieces Flour tortillas
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 small Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili powder
to taste Salt and pepper
for garnish Chopped cilantro
for serving Sour cream

Instructions

Prepare the chicken by boiling or baking until fully cooked, then shred it using two forks or your hands.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the sautéed onions and garlic. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Pour a small amount of red enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.
Take a flour tortilla, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and roll tightly. Place seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the rest of the shredded cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding jalapenos for heat or doubling the cheese for extra comfort.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chicken enchiladas, easy dinner, Mexican recipe