Description
Delicious and satisfying chicken enchiladas perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, and diced onion.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve.
Notes
You can customize these enchiladas with your favorite veggies or proteins. For a healthier version, consider whole wheat tortillas or low-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg