Description
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting dish filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and a rich enchilada sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, mixing well.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll them up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Substitute chicken with beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg