Description
Indulge in these mouthwatering Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered with a rich enchilada sauce, and topped with a generous layer of melted cheese. This comforting Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast 🍗
- 8 small corn tortillas 🌽
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 small onion, finely diced 🧅
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder 🌶️
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
- Sour cream and lime wedges, for serving 🍋
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute. Stir in the shredded chicken and ½ cup of enchilada sauce; mix well and heat through.
- Soften Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Place a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and arrange seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses on top.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot with sour cream and lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg