Delicious Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in zesty enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love. Whether served fresh or made ahead of time, these enchiladas are sure to please the whole family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir well and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with extra cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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