Chicken Enchiladas: Easy Recipe for Family-Friendly Flavor
A delicious and easy chicken enchilada recipe perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken and half the enchilada sauce, mix well.
- Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro for added flavor.
- Can substitute cooked turkey for chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchiladas