Description
Savory cheesy chicken enchiladas bring Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables with rich, melted cheese and tender spiced meat. Hearty flavors blend perfectly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken breast, shredded
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful chicken filling by sautéing diced onions in olive oil until translucent and fragrant.
- Mix shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, allowing the spices to infuse the meat with robust southwestern flavors.
- Warm flour tortillas slightly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Distribute the seasoned chicken mixture evenly across each tortilla, ensuring balanced filling.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese inside each tortilla before carefully rolling into compact cylinders.
- Arrange the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Prepare a velvety sauce by combining sour cream, heavy cream, and chicken broth over medium heat.
- Enhance the sauce with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for depth and subtle heat.
- Whisk the sauce continuously until it thickens and develops a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Pour the luxurious sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of cheese on top for a golden, bubbling finish.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until the cheese melts and turns slightly golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of salsa to add brightness and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Prevent tortillas from breaking by warming them slightly before filling, which makes them more pliable and less likely to tear during rolling.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting cayenne pepper or using mild vs. hot chili powder to suit different spice tolerances.
- Swap traditional flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free version, ensuring a crispy texture by lightly brushing with oil before baking.
- Reduce calories by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and choosing low-fat cheese without compromising the delicious creamy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg