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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

A comforting and flavorful Chicken Enchiladas recipe that brings warmth and delight to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 1 medium Onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • to taste Salt
Tortillas
  • 8 Flour tortillas
Sauce and Toppings
  • 2 cups Enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Chicken Enchiladas
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Combine chicken, sour cream, diced onion, ground cumin, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, and roll them tightly.
  5. Pour half of the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden.
  7. Rest the enchiladas for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor.

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