Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe: A Flavorful Twist for Home Cooks
Delight in this easy chicken enchiladas recipe that brings a flavorful twist to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, onions, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish and cover with enchilada sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
- These enchiladas can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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