Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:
For the filling:
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken 🍗
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
1 small onion, diced 🧅
1 cup sour cream 🥛
1 tsp cumin 🌟
½ tsp chili powder 🌶️
½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
½ tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp black pepper 🌑
For the sauce:
2 cups red enchilada sauce 🌶️
½ cup sour cream 🥛
For assembly:
8-10 medium flour or corn tortillas 🌯
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (for topping) 🧀
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. 🔥
2️⃣ Prepare the filling:
In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, diced onion, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. 🍗🧀🧅
3️⃣ Make the sauce:
In a separate bowl, mix enchilada sauce with ½ cup sour cream until smooth. 🌶️🥛
4️⃣ Assemble the enchiladas:
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Place a scoop of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled. 🌯
5️⃣ Top with sauce and cheese:
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with the reserved shredded cheese. 🧀✨
6️⃣ Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 🧑‍🍳⏳
7️⃣ Serve:
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa if desired. 🌿🥑🌶️
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6

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