Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Three enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, topped with green sauce.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, cumin, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Assembly
- 2
Prepare the Tortillas
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). If desired, lightly heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat to make them more pliable.
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling onto the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- 4
Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour the green enchilada sauce evenly over the filled tortillas. Sprinkle the additional shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 5
Bake the Enchiladas
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.