Easy Chicken Enchiladas: A Delicious Twist on Comfort Food
Easy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious twist on comfort food, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Mix the shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce and half of the cheese.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish and cover with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Enchiladas, comfort food, chicken recipes