Description
Sizzling Mexican chicken enchiladas deliver comfort wrapped in golden tortillas, packed with zesty spices and melted cheese. Hearty flavors dance through each bite, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Filling and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a baking dish with a light coating of enchilada sauce.
- Sizzle onions in olive oil until translucent and softened over medium heat.
- Incorporate shredded chicken with green chilies, seasoning the mixture with cumin, salt, and pepper, blending flavors thoroughly.
- Lay tortillas flat, generously distribute the spiced chicken mixture across each, and sprinkle cheese evenly.
- Carefully roll each tortilla, tucking in the edges, and position them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Drench the rolled enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lavishly scatter the remaining cheese over the top, creating a rich, melty surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of cool sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Swap corn tortillas for gluten-free versions to accommodate celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier, protein-packed topping that adds tangy richness.
- Try different protein options like shredded turkey, black beans, or pulled pork for variety and dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and make weeknight meal assembly quick and stress-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg