Chicken Enchiladas: Easy, Homemade Delight for Any Night
Discover how to make delicious and easy chicken enchiladas that are perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Mexican
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: none
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cumin, and chili powder.
- Lay a tortilla flat and add a portion of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with more cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- These enchiladas can also be made with beef or beans for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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