Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Three enchiladas filled with chicken and topped with cheese
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Ingredients
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Filling
Enchiladas
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add Chicken and Spices
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is combined and heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
Enchilada Assembly
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable, about 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Fill Tortillas
Take one tortilla, place about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling in the center, and roll it up. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 6
Assemble in Baking Dish
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the filled enchiladas seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
- 7
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
