Description
Delicious and comforting cheesy chicken enchiladas that bring the taste of Mexican cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Take a tortilla and spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on it.
- Place some of the chicken mixture in the center of the tortilla. Add a sprinkle of cheese and a spoonful of sour cream.
- Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, placing each rolled tortilla in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of all tortillas.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Serve hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro. Pairs well with rice, beans, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg