Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired chicken enchiladas bring comfort and zest to family dinners with creamy, cheesy goodness. Home cooks can savor this simple yet satisfying dish that promises warmth and flavor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Tortillas and Seasonings:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a greased baking dish.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine shredded chicken with half of the shredded cheese in a separate mixing bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place a portion of the chicken and cheese mixture into each tortilla, rolling tightly and positioning seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle salsa or enchilada sauce across the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the entire dish.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Make sure to shred chicken thoroughly to ensure even distribution in each enchilada roll.
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt levels and create a healthier version.
- For a gluten-free option, replace regular tortillas with corn tortillas and check soup ingredients for gluten content.
- Add extra flavor by mixing in diced green chiles or jalapeños into the chicken filling for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg