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Classic Chicken Enchiladas
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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. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, diced onion, green chiles, and cumin.

  3. 3

    Lightly fry each corn tortilla in a skillet with a little oil for 10 seconds per side to make them pliable.

  4. 4

    Dip a tortilla into the remaining enchilada sauce to coat both sides lightly.

  5. 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. 6

    Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and repeat for all tortillas.

  7. 7

    Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

  8. 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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