Ultimate Yummiest Ever Chicken Enchiladas

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our "Ultimate Yummiest Ever Chicken Enchiladas"! This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender shredded chicken infused with the bold flavors of cumin, chili powder, and sautéed garlic, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered with a rich, tangy enchilada sauce. Topped with a heavenly layer of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, these enchiladas are baked to bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes. The addition of diced green chilies and fresh cilantro adds a flavorful kick, while a dollop of creamy sour cream completes each serving. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this irresistibly cheesy dish is easy to prepare and serves up to 8 people. With keywords like "ultimate chicken enchiladas," "easy Mexican recipes," and "baked chicken dinner," this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and elevate your meal planning game!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 pieces Flour tortillas (8-10 inches)
• 1 can Diced green chilies
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Diced onion
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or olive oil.

Step 2

In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the onions and garlic in the spices, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, the sautéed onion mixture, the diced green chilies, and the chopped cilantro. Mix everything well.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.

Step 7

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled-up tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Garnish with extra chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy your Ultimate Yummiest Ever Chicken Enchiladas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2215.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5020.9

Total Fat 249.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1368.3mg	0%
Sodium 8598.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 452.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 4183.7mg	0%
Iron 30.7mg	0%
Potassium 3527.7mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 19.8%