Description
Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish made with tender shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, they are customizable, comforting, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with seasonings.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use green enchilada sauce for a tangier variation.
- Swap chicken for beef or sautéed vegetables for a different protein base.
- Add black beans, corn, or peppers to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
- Lightly toast tortillas before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Homemade enchilada sauce adds fresher flavor and customizable spice levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
