Description
Indulge in a plate of The BEST Chicken Enchiladas You’ll Ever Eat, where tender shredded chicken meets gooey cheese and zesty enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This comforting dish is perfect for any day of the week, promising a burst of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Serve them topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible meal that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with minced garlic and half the enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg