Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce all wrapped in soft tortillas. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, delivering an explosion of flavors with every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you’ll have a cheesy masterpiece ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken breasts in olive oil seasoned with salt and pepper for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix in garlic, half the cheese, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, and sour cream in a large bowl.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve hot with additional sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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