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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

520kcal
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Learn how to make delicious homemade chicken enchiladas with this easy recipe. Tender shredded chicken rolled in tortillas, smothered in sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbly.
Servings 4 servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce divided
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • oven
  • measuring cups

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. To the skillet, add the shredded chicken, green chiles, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Stir until everything is heated through and well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
  4. Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining 2 cups of enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas, making sure they are completely covered. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the sauce.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories520kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein32gFat28gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol85mgSodium980mgPotassium420mgFiber4gSugar6gVitamin A15IUVitamin C12mgCalcium320mgIron3mg

Notes

Let enchiladas stand for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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