Jul 18 2026
RestaurantsThe Original Cocina AzulChicken Enchilada Recipe

Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Chicken Enchilada Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the shredded chicken and half of the enchilada sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Enchiladas

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom. Take a flour tortilla, place a portion of the chicken filling in the center, sprinkle with cheese, roll up the tortilla tightly, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  3. 3

    Top with Sauce and Cheese

    Once all tortillas are in the baking dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the sauce.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with sour cream on the side.

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