Description
A comforting dish filled with juicy chicken, smothered in savory enchilada sauce, and topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Flour or Corn Tortillas
- Cooked Chicken
- Enchilada Sauce
- Cheese (Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar)
- Onions
- Spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, shred the cooked chicken, and dice the onions.
- Sauté Onions: In a medium skillet, add olive oil and sauté diced onions for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix the Filling: Combine chicken, sautéed onions, cheese, salt, pepper, and spices in a large bowl.
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spread enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill the Tortillas: Place filling in tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top with Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado slices.
Notes
Feel free to customize with veggies or different fillings for a personal touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, Mexican cuisine