🌮 Scrumptious Chicken Enchiladas Recipes 🌮
Chicken enchiladas are a beloved dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese all wrapped up in soft tortillas. Here are two delightful chicken enchilada recipes that will become your new favorites!
Classic Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
4. Add the shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
5. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll them up and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired. Enjoy your delicious chicken enchiladas!
Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
4. Add the shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of the green enchilada sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
5. Spread a thin layer of green enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side to make them pliable.
7. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll them up and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
8. Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if desired. Enjoy your flavorful green chicken enchiladas!
Tips for Perfect Enchiladas
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh onions, garlic, and cilantro will enhance the flavor.
Warm tortillas: Heating tortillas makes them more pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
Don’t overfill: Too much filling can cause the tortillas to burst open while baking.
Season well: Ensure your chicken mixture is well-seasoned for maximum flavor.
Add toppings: Garnish with fresh cilantro, queso fresco, avocado slices, or sour cream for extra deliciousness.
Enjoy these delightful chicken enchilada recipes and tips for a perfect meal that will impress everyone! 🌮🍗
