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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free option available

Description

Quick and flavorful chicken enchiladas filled with seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for serving


Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken, seasoning with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
  3. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each flour tortilla, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and roll them up. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to achieve a golden brown top.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed vegetables. Use leftover chicken to save time.