Enchiladas Your Family Will Love

Get ready to savor a crowd-pleasing classic with "Enchiladas Your Family Will Love" — a hearty, flavor-packed dish destined to become a family favorite! These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken, a mouthwatering blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and a bold, homemade filling infused with onions, garlic, and spices like chili powder and cumin. Wrapped snugly in soft flour tortillas and smothered in rich red enchilada sauce, they’re baked to golden, cheesy perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe combines quick prep with irresistible flavors, and the finishing touch of fresh cilantro adds a pop of brightness. Serve these enchiladas warm, and watch them disappear from the table—guaranteed!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 3 cups Red enchilada sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add half of the enchilada sauce (1.5 cups) to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and half of the chopped cilantro. Mix well.

Step 6

Spread 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas, making sure they are completely covered.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top.

Step 9

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2428.8 grams (2428.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4759

Total Fat 242.50g	311%
Saturated Fat 107.90g	540%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1048mg	349%
Sodium 15841mg	689%
Total Carbohydrate 274.00g	100%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 36.70g
Protein 360.60g	721%

Vitamin D 96IU	480%
Calcium 3849mg	296%
Iron 35mg	196%
Potassium 2856mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 23.2%