Description
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients. With a beautiful golden crust and mouthwatering aroma, these enchiladas will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (for garnish)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from heat; let cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic for about one minute. Stir in shredded chicken along with cumin and chili powder.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle shredded cheeses on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool for five minutes before serving topped with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg