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chicken enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These easy chicken enchiladas are a weeknight dinner dream! Packed with shredded chicken, a savory sauce, and topped with melty cheese, they're incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Filling
  • 0.5 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Assembly
  • 1.5 cups red enchilada sauce divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 6 flour tortillas

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread 0.5 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
    0.5 cup red enchilada sauce
  4. Add the shredded chicken, 0.5 cup of enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained), sour cream, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
    0.5 cup red enchilada sauce
  5. Stir in 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture until melted.
    0.5 cup red enchilada sauce
  6. Spoon about 1/4 of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Pour the remaining 1.5 cups of enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
    0.5 cup red enchilada sauce
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Let stand for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños before serving.
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