Description
This Easy Chicken Enchiladas recipe combines tender shredded chicken, savory spices, and melty cheese rolled into warm tortillas, then baked with rich enchilada sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight Mexican dinner, these enchiladas are simple to prepare and customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly and Topping
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, half of the shredded cheese, sour cream, sautéed onions, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread one-third cup of the enchilada sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Take each tortilla, spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture onto it, then roll it up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas evenly. Then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top to cover the dish.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese has turned golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the enchiladas cool slightly before serving to allow them to set and make them easier to handle. Optionally, garnish with toppings like chopped cilantro or avocado.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut to save on cooking time.
- Add black beans, corn, or diced green chiles to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
- Top the finished enchiladas with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for added freshness and creaminess.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
