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Chicken Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

Delicious chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and enchilada sauce, perfect for any dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Stir in chicken, green chilies, sour cream, half the cheese, cumin, and chili powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spoon filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  4. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas, making sure they are fully covered.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables.
  • Serve with additional sour cream and salsa on the side.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg