Description
Sizzling Chicken Enchiladas bring Mexican comfort to dinner tables with rich, spicy layers of shredded chicken and melted cheese. Hearty corn tortillas wrapped around tender meat create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 8 large tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light olive oil coating.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until fully cooked and golden, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from heat and let cool slightly before shredding using two forks into tender, bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and jalapeños until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix shredded chicken with sautéed vegetables, creating a flavorful filling mixture.
- Whisk enchilada sauce, sour cream, and chicken broth in a separate bowl to create a creamy sauce.
- Warm tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility, then fill each with chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously across the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using mild green chiles for sensitive palates.
- Swap chicken with shredded turkey or plant-based protein like jackfruit for diverse dietary needs.
- Ensure tortillas are fresh and warmed slightly to prevent cracking during rolling and maintain soft texture.
- Consider using low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt as healthier sauce alternatives without compromising flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg