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Unveiling the Ultimate Comfort Food: A Guide to Incredibly Delicious Chicken Enchiladas

Unveiling the Ultimate Comfort Food: A Guide to Incredibly Delicious Chicken Enchiladas
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These Delicious Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect blend of tender shredded chicken, warm spices, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty cheese—all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. They’re quick to prepare, full of bold flavor, and make a satisfying weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Enchiladas:

  • 8 flour tortillas

  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional Garnishes:

  • Chopped cilantro

  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken
    If not using rotisserie chicken, boil or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred with two forks.

  2. Cook the Aromatics
    In a skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil.
    Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

  3. Season the Filling
    Add shredded chicken to the skillet.
    Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
    Cook for 3–5 minutes to let the flavors blend.

  4. Prepare the Baking Dish
    Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce into the bottom of your baking dish.

  5. Assemble the Enchiladas
    Lay out a tortilla, add a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and roll it tightly.
    Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
    Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  6. Add Sauce & Cheese
    Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
    Sprinkle with the rest of the shredded Monterey Jack.

  7. Bake
    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
    Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

  8. Serve
    Allow enchiladas to rest for a few minutes.
    Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Notes

  • More heat: Add diced jalapeños, chipotle peppers, or use spicy enchilada sauce.

  • Extra creamy: Mix a little cream cheese into the chicken filling.

  • Crispy edges: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes.

  • Make ahead: Assemble enchiladas up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate; bake when ready.

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