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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting family favorite that brings delight to any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 8 large Flour Tortillas or corn tortillas
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 1 clove fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and fragrant.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay a tortilla flat, spoon in chicken filling, sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine sour cream, heavy cream, and chicken broth over medium heat. Whisk constantly for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Add garlic powder and adjust salt to taste.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce generously over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Warm tortillas briefly to prevent tearing. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep. Do not overcrowd the baking dish to ensure even cooking.

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