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Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

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A delightful dish featuring soft tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup diced onions (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, diced onions, garlic powder, cumin, and salt and pepper.
  3. Spread a bit of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
  5. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with sour cream or guacamole. Customize with your favorite toppings.

  • Author: maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg