Description
A simple and delicious recipe for chicken enchiladas filled with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and a rich sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 🐔 Shredded Chicken: 2 cups (cooked and shredded)
- 🌮 Tortillas: 8 (corn or flour)
- 🍅 Enchilada Sauce: 2 cups (store-bought or homemade)
- 🧀 Cheese: 2 cups (shredded, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 🧅 Onions: 1 medium (finely chopped)
- 🌿 Cilantro: 1/4 cup (fresh, chopped for garnish)
- 🧂 Salt: to taste
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken filling by sautéing onions in olive oil, then adding shredded chicken and seasoning with salt.
- Assemble the enchiladas by placing chicken filling and cheese in tortillas, rolling them up, and placing them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce by pouring store-bought sauce over the enchiladas or making your own with tomatoes and spices.
- Bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Feel free to customize with different fillings or sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, easy recipe, family dinner, Mexican cuisine