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A delicious pan of easy chicken enchiladas with melted cheese and sour cream on top.

Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe


  • Author: Rita
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Easy Chicken Enchiladas are cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners. This homemade recipe is simple, delicious, and highly customizable.


Ingredients

Shredded cooked chicken 3 cups
Flour or corn tortillas 8-10
Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend 2 cups
Enchilada sauce 2 cups
Sour cream ½ cup
Onion diced ½ cup
Garlic minced 2 cloves
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Cumin 1 tsp
Chili powder 1 tsp
Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish
Heat olive oil in a skillet sauté onions and garlic until fragrant
Add shredded chicken cumin chili powder salt and pepper cook for 2 minutes then remove from heat
Spread enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish
Fill tortillas with chicken and cheese roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with more cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep time
For a spicier version add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder
To prevent soggy enchiladas lightly fry tortillas in oil before assembling
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven for best taste

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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