Classic Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
Tender shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a rich red sauce and melted cheese.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken breast
- 20 ounces Red enchilada sauce
- 12 pieces Corn tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces Diced green chiles
- 0.5 cup Sour cream(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 cup Diced white onion
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, diced green chiles, cumin, and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet and lightly fry each tortilla for 5-10 seconds per side to make them pliable.
- 4
Dip a softened tortilla into the remaining enchilada sauce to coat both sides lightly.
- 5
Place a generous portion of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of the tortilla, then roll it 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 rest of the shredded cheese.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, then garnish with cilantro and onion before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
485
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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