Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these baked enchiladas are the ultimate Mexican-inspired comfort food for any dinner night.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 small flour tortillas
1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
Stir in chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook 2–3 minutes.
Add green chiles and sour cream; cook 2 more minutes.
Spread ¼ cup enchilada sauce in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and some cheese; roll and place seam-side down.
Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Add black beans or corn for extra filling.
Pepper jack cheese adds spice.
Warm corn tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
