Description
Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful dish that combines tender shredded chicken, melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce wrapped in soft tortillas. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With layers of flavor and gooey cheese, these enchiladas are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Shred the chicken.
- Sauté chopped onion in a skillet with oil until golden brown. Add spices and sauté for an additional minute.
- Mix shredded chicken with sautéed onions, half the cheese, and some enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with leftover cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover for the last 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg