The Best Chicken Enchilada

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with "The Best Chicken Enchilada" recipe—a swoon-worthy combination of tender shredded chicken, zesty red enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is bursting with bold flavors thanks to a blend of spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic, with an option to add diced green chilies for an extra kick. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings alike. Serve these cheesy enchiladas hot from the oven, topped with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños, and pair with sour cream, guacamole, or classic sides like Mexican rice and beans. It's a crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
• 2 cups Shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
• 8 Small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 4-ounce can Diced green chilies (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing the baking dish)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheese, diced green chilies (if using), sour cream, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture down the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.

Step 5

Once all the enchiladas are assembled and in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, ensuring all the tortillas are well-coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm with extra sour cream, guacamole, or a side of rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2137.2 grams (2137.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3506

Total Fat 164.80g	211%
Saturated Fat 72.80g	364%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 906mg	302%
Sodium 11986mg	521%
Total Carbohydrate 197.30g	72%
Dietary Fiber 18.60g	66%
Total Sugars 36.10g
Protein 303.90g	608%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2346mg	180%
Iron 28mg	158%
Potassium 3446mg	73%

*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: 42.5%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 22.6%