Description
A comforting and flavorful enchilada recipe with tender shredded chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- 10 flour tortillas
- 1 can green enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Assemble each tortilla with a generous portion of the chicken mixture and roll it up tightly.
- Prepare a baking dish by pouring a layer of green enchilada sauce at the bottom.
- Nestle the rolled tortillas seam side down in the dish.
- Blanket the rolled tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
These enchiladas pair well with a fresh side salad or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg