Chicken Enchiladas
Prepare chicken enchiladas with shredded chicken, tortillas, cheese, and enchilada sauce, baked until bubbly.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless) | 800 | Grams |
| Corn Tortillas (6-inch size) | 10 | Count |
| Cheddar Cheese (shredded) | 200 | Grams |
| Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded) | 200 | Grams |
| Enchilada Sauce (store-bought or homemade) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Onion (medium, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (for sautéing) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Cumin (ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Cilantro (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet, season with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, and half of the enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Prep
- Thaw chicken breast if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Baking DishLarge SkilletMicrowave