Easy Chicken Enchiladas
These easy chicken enchiladas are a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, zesty chilies, and creamy cheeses, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
For Assembly
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about a few minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Combine the cooked chicken, green chilies, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder into the skillet. Mix well to ensure everything is well-integrated.
Assembly
- Take a flour tortilla and spoon some of the chicken mixture down the center. Roll it tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat for each tortilla.
- Pour any remaining chicken mixture evenly over the top, then sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over everything.
Baking
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.
- After baking, let the dish rest for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure your chicken is tender and well-seasoned. For a lighter dish, use low-fat versions of the dairy ingredients.