Description
Enjoy these incredibly cheesy chicken enchiladas, a comforting Mexican-inspired dish perfect for any meal. Tender chicken and rich cheese are rolled in soft tortillas, smothered in savory enchilada sauce, and baked to golden perfection. They’re simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or by briefly heating them in a dry skillet.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken and cheese mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the chicken mixture.
- If you prefer a spicier enchilada, use a hot enchilada sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 enchiladas)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg