Description
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken and gooey melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas, all smothered in savory enchilada sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, bringing a fiesta of flavors to your table. With mouthwatering layers of goodness, these enchiladas will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Shred the cooked chicken with two forks.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and enchilada sauce; mix well.
- Place a generous scoop of the mixture in each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot with a drizzle of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg