Description
A comforting dish of tender shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas and baked with delicious sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slow-cooking with spices until tender or roasting it until cooked. Shred once cooled.
- Make the filling by sautéing onions and garlic until soft. Add shredded chicken, cheese, and a splash of sauce. Mix until combined.
- Assemble the enchiladas by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take each tortilla and add filling, then roll tightly and place seam side down in the dish.
- Add the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing. Customize your fillings and toppings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken, Enchiladas, Mexican food, Comfort food, Family recipe