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Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious homemade enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and topped with cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1½ cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, extra sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.
  3. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in sour cream and ½ cup enchilada sauce.
  5. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, sprinkle with some cheese, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
  8. Garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg