Description
Homemade chicken enchiladas bring Mexican culinary magic to dinner tables with rich, comforting flavors. Cheese-covered tortillas stuffed with seasoned chicken promise a delicious meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wrapping and Sauce:
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing for a delectable Mexican-inspired feast.
- Select a large skillet and drizzle olive oil, heating it over medium flame until shimmering.
- Introduce finely chopped onion and aromatic minced garlic, sautéing until they transform into a translucent, fragrant base, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Fold in the tender shredded chicken, then sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, allowing the spices to dance and meld for 2-3 minutes.
- Lift the skillet from heat and gently incorporate half a cup of enchilada sauce and a quarter cup of cheese, creating a luscious filling.
- Anoint the baking dish with a whisper-thin layer of enchilada sauce to prevent sticking.
- Cradle the chicken mixture into each tortilla, rolling them into neat parcels and nestling them seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Cascade the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then shower with the rest of the cheese.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the enchiladas to bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Carefully extract from the oven and let the enchiladas rest briefly, allowing flavors to settle.
- Adorn with freshly chopped cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and zesty lime wedges for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap corn tortillas for gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure everyone can enjoy this delicious meal.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of additional cheese to reduce calories and add a tangy protein boost without compromising flavor.
- Roast chicken beforehand for deeper, more complex flavor and to save time during main preparation, using leftover or rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
- Experiment with different protein alternatives like black beans, shredded beef, or plant-based meat substitutes to create exciting variations of this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg