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enchiladas baking with cheese on top

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas – Easy, Melty, 45-Minute Family Favorite


  • Author: Chef Jeff
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These cheesy chicken enchiladas are filled with shredded chicken, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with loads of melted cheese. The perfect family dinner!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra cheese for topping
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sour cream`

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onions, chiles, and spices. Cook 3–4 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix chicken, cooked onions, sour cream, and cheeses.
  • Warm tortillas to soften. Fill with chicken mix and roll up.
  • Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in baking dish.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with extra cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.
  • Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sour cream. Serve hot.`

Notes

  • Make ahead and refrigerate before baking up to 24 hours.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Swap in corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Cook Time: 30mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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