Description
These chicken enchiladas are the perfect combination of flavorful chicken, gooey cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce. A simple yet delicious Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ cup enchilada sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
- Sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with ¼ cup of enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 1 minute, flipping halfway through.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface, add a scoop of the chicken mixture, and sprinkle with cheese. Roll it up tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and lime for garnish (optional).
Notes
These enchiladas can be topped with your favorite salsa or hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg