Description
Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce. With tender chicken and a blend of melted cheese, every bite is a fiesta for your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this customizable recipe can be adapted to suit your favorite flavors. Gather your family around the table for a cozy meal that promises to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 2 cups canned enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with additional cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool briefly before garnishing with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg