Easy Chicken Enchiladas: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Meal
Try these easy chicken enchiladas for a delicious twist on a classic meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions until they are translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, and half of the enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Wrap the mixture in tortillas and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For spicier enchiladas, you can add diced jalapeños.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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