Natali's Awesome Enchiladas

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with Natali's Awesome Enchiladas, a crowd-pleasing recipe packed with bold flavors and irresistible comfort. These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken seasoned with cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, blended with diced onion and fresh cilantro for a zesty kick. Wrapped snugly in your choice of flour or corn tortillas, the enchiladas are smothered in rich, savory enchilada sauce and blanketed with melty cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, this easy weeknight meal is perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing guests. Serve with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or extra cilantro for a customizable finish that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Bake, garnish, and enjoy the ultimate homemade enchilada experience! Perfect keywords for this recipe: "authentic enchilada recipe," "easy chicken enchiladas," "cheesy enchiladas," and "best baked enchiladas."

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 12 pieces Flour or corn tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• 3 cups Enchilada sauce
• 1 cup Diced onion
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing the pan)
• 0 optional Sour cream (for serving, optional)
• 0 optional Sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheese, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 3

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.

Step 6

Once all the tortillas are in the baking dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, ensuring all the tortillas are covered.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Optional: Top with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or extra cilantro for garnish. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2576.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4377.2

Total Fat 172.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 863.3mg	0%
Sodium 9847.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 368.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 336.4g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2522.5mg	0%
Iron 38.5mg	0%
Potassium 4025.3mg	0%

*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: 35.5%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 33.7%