Description
Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese enveloped in soft tortillas, all smothered in a flavorful enchilada sauce. This family-friendly dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a delightful meal that feels like a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 8 flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup high-quality canned tomato sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until golden.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet; season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until heated through.
- To make the sauce, stir in tomato sauce with more chili powder and cumin; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour some sauce into a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Spoon remaining sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg