
Classic Chicken Enchiladas
Tender shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a savory red sauce and melted cheese.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 20 ounces Red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 pieces Corn tortillas
- 4 ounces Diced green chiles
- 0.5 cup Sour cream(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Diced white onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, diced onion, green chiles, and cumin.
- 3
Lightly fry each corn tortilla in a skillet with a little oil for 10 seconds per side to make them pliable.
- 4
Dip a tortilla into the remaining enchilada sauce to coat both sides lightly.
- 5
Place a portion of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly.
- 6
Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and repeat for all tortillas.
- 7
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, then garnish with cilantro and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
485
kcal
Protein
32
g
Carbs
34
g
Fat
24
g
Fiber
5
g
Sugar
4
g
Sodium
980
mg
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