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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas recipe featuring shredded chicken, cheese, and spices for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 breasts boneless, skinless chicken (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 8 pieces soft flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken breasts in olive oil seasoned with salt and pepper for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken and mix in garlic, half the cheese, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, and sour cream in a large bowl.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes to melt cheese.
  6. Serve hot with additional sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken for shredded beef or add vegetables for a veggie delight. Store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven at 350°F.

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