Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10-12 corn or flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked and shredded chicken to the skillet and stir well to coat the chicken with the sauce. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce (about 1/2 cup) into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for about 30 seconds.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling into the center of each tortilla, sprinkle some cheese over it, roll tightly, and place seam-down in the baking dish.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, then pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool a few minutes before serving and garnish with toppings.
Notes
For a quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken and store-bought enchilada sauce. Toppings can be served on the side to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg