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Classic Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
4servings
Classic Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

Tender shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a savory red sauce and melted cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Diced white onion
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(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, diced green chiles, sour cream, onion, cumin, and half a cup of the cheese.

  3. 3

    Pour about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish and spread it evenly.

  4. 4

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

  5. 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. 6

    Repeat for all tortillas until the dish is full, then pour the remaining sauce over the top.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the enchiladas and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving.

Nutrition per Serving

485

Calories

34g

Protein

32g

Carbs

24g

Fat

4g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

980mg

Sodium

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