Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Comforting cheesy chicken enchiladas bring warmth and joy to any meal, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the chicken mixture by combining the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Assemble the enchiladas by spreading a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of your baking dish and filling each tortilla with the chicken mixture.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the topped enchiladas.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake covered with foil in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Cool and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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