Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Filling
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Tortillas
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If the corn tortillas are stiff, warm them in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- 5
Fill the Tortillas
Take a tortilla, spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling mixture onto the center, and roll it up tightly. Place the enchilada seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 6
Repeat
Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Arrange the filled enchiladas in the baking dish.
Baking
- 7
Top with Sauce and Cheese
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the enchiladas and then sprinkle the additional shredded cheese on top.
- 8
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro before serving.