
Classic Shredded 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 Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 20 ounces Red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 units Corn tortillas
- 4 ounces Diced green chiles
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Diced white onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(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, diced green chiles, sour cream, onion, cumin, and half a cup of the cheese.
- 3
Pour about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish and spread it evenly.
- 4
Lightly fry each corn tortilla in a skillet with a little oil for 10 seconds per side to make them pliable.
- 5
Dip a tortilla into the remaining enchilada sauce, fill with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- 6
Repeat for all tortillas until the dish is full, then pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the enchiladas and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
485
kcal
Protein
34
g
Carbs
32
g
Fat
24
g
Fiber
4
g
Sugar
5
g
Sodium
980
mg
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