This chicken enchiladas recipe is a crowd-pleaser, filled with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful enchilada sauce. It’s the perfect dish for a family dinner or a potluck gathering. You’ll love how easy it is to make these homemade enchiladas!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 8 small flour tortillas
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, green chilies, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, onion, sour cream, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll up.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the Mayan civilization.
The word 'enchilada' comes from the Spanish word 'enchilar', which means 'to season with chili'.
Chicken enchiladas are a popular variation of the dish, loved for their delicious and comforting flavors.