Description
Cheesy and flavorful Chicken Enchiladas made with tender shredded chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty Monterey Jack cheese for the perfect Mexican dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 can red enchilada sauce (10 oz)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Sour cream for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by boiling or baking until fully cooked, then shred.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes.
4. Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a baking dish.
5. Fill each tortilla with chicken and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam side down.
6. Cover with remaining sauce and cheese.
7. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes covered, then 5-10 minutes uncovered.
8. Rest for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with sour cream.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Add corn or black beans to the filling for variety.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchiladas, easy Mexican dinner, shredded chicken enchiladas, cheesy dinner, quick family meal