Description
Indulge in these cheesy chicken enchiladas, a delightful combination of warm tortillas filled with tender shredded chicken and topped with a rich red sauce. Each bite offers layers of flavor that will transport you straight to a fiesta! Perfect for any gathering or cozy weeknight dinner, these enchiladas are easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce and half of the cheese blend.
- Take one corn tortilla, spoon in some filling, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese blend.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, then top with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate sautéed vegetables like spinach or zucchini into the filling. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
