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Classic Chicken Enchiladas
45 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
700 kcalCalories
35 gProtein
50 gCarbs
40 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Classic Chicken Enchiladas

Traditional dish · Mexican

Tender shredded chicken and cheese rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a rich red enchilada sauce, and baked to perfection. A quintessential Mexican comfort food.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Chicken breasts2
  • Corn tortillas8
  • Enchilada sauce (red)2 cups
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese1.5 cups
  • Onion1/2, chopped
  • Garlic2 cloves, minced
  • Vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • Chicken broth1/2 cup
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Chili powder1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Sour creamfor garnish
  • Fresh cilantrofor garnish

Steps

  1. 1

    Boil chicken breasts until cooked through, then shred. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in vegetable oil until softened.

  3. 3

    Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Warm corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  6. 6

    Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.

  7. 7

    Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and some cheese. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  8. 8

    Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

  10. 10

    Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.

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