Description
Chicken enchiladas are a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, flavorful spices, and gooey cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. This easy recipe allows you to whip up a mouthwatering meal in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With the option to adjust spice levels and add veggies, you can customize it to suit your family’s tastes. Serve these enchiladas with sides like Mexican rice, guacamole, or a fresh salad for an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink (15-20 minutes). Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce and half of the cheese.
- Fill each tortilla with about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg