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Classic Chicken Enchiladas

TOTAL
50min
PREP
20min
COOK
30min
Easy

These classic chicken enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish. Tender shredded chicken and melted cheese are rolled in soft tortillas, then baked in a rich enchilada sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or a festive gathering!

450 Calories
28g Protein
35g Carbs
22g Fats

*Nutrition per serving

Enchiladas
Chicken
Mexican
Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings: 6
500g (1.1 lb) Cooked Chicken, shredded
12 medium Corn Tortillas
800ml (3.5 cups) Enchilada Sauce
250g (2 cups) Shredded Cheese
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
1 tbsp (15ml) Chili Powder
1 tsp (5ml) Cumin
0.5 tsp (2.5ml) Salt
0.25 tsp (1.25ml) Black Pepper
To taste Optional Toppings

Steps

1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.

2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.

4

Add about 1 cup (240ml) of the enchilada sauce to the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

5

Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. You can do this by briefly heating them on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side, or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds.

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Warming the tortillas prevents them from breaking when rolled.

6

Assemble the enchiladas: Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto the center and sprinkle with about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

7

Once all enchiladas are in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, ensuring all tortillas are covered. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the sauce.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

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If the cheese starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil.

9

Let the enchiladas rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or sliced jalapeños.