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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas: 7 Quick Tips

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
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Enjoy these easy and cheesy chicken enchiladas, perfect for a family-friendly Mexican-inspired meal. They’re simple to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, chopped tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook chicken breasts by boiling or baking until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or briefly warming them in a dry skillet.
  7. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese and 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese.
  8. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  9. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.
  12. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings if desired.

Notes

  • Warming the tortillas makes them easier to roll and prevents them from cracking.
  • You can adjust the spice level by using mild or hot enchilada sauce.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or black beans to the chicken mixture.

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