This easy and flavorful chicken enchiladas recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It combines shredded chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 piece onion
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Stir in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Mix well and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until pliable.
Step 6
Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then sprinkle with shredded cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
Step 7
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.