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Chicken Enchiladas

A delicious Chicken Enchiladas recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
Assembly
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced for serving
  • Mexican crema or sour cream for serving

Method
 

Prepare Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  2. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes
  3. Add garlic and spices, cook for 1 minute until fragrant
  4. Add shredded chicken and ½ cup enchilada sauce
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
Make Enchilada Sauce
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden
  3. Add chili powder and spices, cook for 30 seconds
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth
  5. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
Assemble Enchiladas
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Spread ½ cup sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish
  3. Warm tortillas briefly to make pliable
  4. Spoon chicken filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly
  5. Place seam-side down in baking dish
  6. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas
  7. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese
Bake and Serve
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes
  2. Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes until bubbly
  3. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving
  4. Garnish with cotija cheese, cilantro, and avocado
  5. Serve with Mexican crema or sour cream

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!