Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty sauce, and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences. With each bite, enjoy a fiesta of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour in half the enchilada sauce and simmer.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Cover with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle cheeses on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg