Description
Delicious chicken enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 small tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- Olive oil for greasing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, onions (if desired), and season with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Grease a baking dish and spread a bit of enchilada sauce at the bottom.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll it up tightly, and place it seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, topped with dollops of sour cream if you wish.
Notes
For added texture, sauté the onions before mixing. Use a combination of cheeses for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican