How To Make Debra’s Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Delicious enchiladas filled with chicken, cheese, and spices, and topped with homemade enchilada sauce.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sour cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until chicken is coated in spices.
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Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture and shredded cheese onto the center of the tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
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Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, making sure to cover each one. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos, and sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 607kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 15g
- Cholesterol : 142mg
- Sodium : 1845mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 39g
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