Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with enchilada sauce.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Sauce
Tortillas
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's ready for baking the enchiladas.
Assembling the Enchiladas
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Take a corn tortilla and place about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat this step with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 4
Add the Sauce
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Make sure to cover all the tortillas with the sauce.
- 5
Sprinkle More Cheese
If desired, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas for extra cheesiness.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Enchiladas
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the enchiladas from the oven. Garnish with sour cream and chopped cilantro as desired. Serve warm.
