Description
A comforting dish of cheesy, saucy enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 can red enchilada sauce (10 oz)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- To taste salt and pepper
- For garnish chopped cilantro
- For serving sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by boiling or baking until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or your hands while it is still warm.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the sautéed onions and garlic. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Pour a small amount of red enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Take a flour tortilla, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the rest of the shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes before serving, garnishing with chopped cilantro and serving with sour cream.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken saves time, and you can customize the enchiladas with additional vegetables or different sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg