Description
Easy Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring warm tortillas filled with tender chicken and smothered in a zesty enchilada sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, delivering rich flavors that will impress your family and friends. In less than an hour, you can create a dish that not only satisfies hunger but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table. With endless customization options, these enchiladas fit any occasion effortlessly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook chicken by boiling or baking until fully cooked. Shred while warm.
- In a saucepan, combine enchilada sauce with chili powder and cumin over medium heat until warmed through.
- Lay tortillas flat, fill each with shredded chicken, cheese, and sauce; roll tightly.
- Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over and sprinkle with extra cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for five minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg