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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious chicken enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup Enchilada sauce
  • 8 Small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Diced onion
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Sour cream (for serving) optional
  • Sliced jalapeños (for serving) optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, diced onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, pour in half of the enchilada sauce and mix with the chicken mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
  5. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and sliced jalapeños, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with beans or vegetables for a vegetarian option.