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Savory Chicken Enchiladas

Savory Chicken Enchiladas

Easy chicken enchiladas recipe with homemade sauce. A quick, cheesy weeknight dinner perfect for family meals or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8-10 pieces tortillas flour or corn
  • to taste fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • to taste sliced avocado optional for serving
  • to taste sour cream optional for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
  4. Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce to the skillet and stir until bubbling gently; cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Lay out a tortilla, spoon filling down the center, roll it up, and place seam-side down in the dish; repeat until the dish is full.
  7. Pour the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  9. Let the enchiladas sit for 5 minutes, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or when entertaining guests on special occasions.
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