Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy chicken enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with a rich, cheesy sauce enveloped in soft tortillas. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, these enchiladas are sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet; stir for about 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream with half of the green enchilada sauce until smooth.
- Lay a tortilla flat, add some chicken mixture and a spoonful of sauce; roll tightly.
- Place enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour remaining green sauce over them and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg