Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Enchilada Filling
Enchilada Sauce
Toppings
Method
Enchilada Filling
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Add Cheese
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture until well combined.
Enchilada Sauce
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Assembling the Enchiladas
- 5
Prepare Tortillas
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet for a few seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
- 6
Fill and Roll
Take a tortilla, spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken filling onto the center, and roll it tightly. Place the rolled enchilada seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 7
Add Sauce
Once all enchiladas are in the baking dish, pour the enchilada sauce over the top, making sure to cover them evenly.
- 8
Bake
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 until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- 9
Add Toppings
Remove enchiladas from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced avocado before serving.
- 10
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken enchiladas!
