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Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

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A simple and delicious recipe for quick chicken enchiladas, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
  3. Add shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Spread a spoonful of enchilada sauce on each tortilla.
  5. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese, then roll them up.
  6. Place rolled tortillas in a baking dish and cover with remaining sauce.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Serve with sour cream.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg