Cheesy Chicken and Chile Enchiladas: Easy Indulgence for All
Indulge in these creamy and flavorful cheesy chicken and chile enchiladas that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 8 tortillas
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add diced onions and bell peppers to the chicken mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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