Here’s a simple, delicious way to make Chicken Enchiladas at home:
🌮 Chicken Enchiladas (Easy & Cheesy)
🛒 Ingredients
- Cooked shredded chicken (about 2–3 cups) Chicken
- 8–10 tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1½–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion (optional, chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil or butter for greasing
👩🍳 Steps
1. Prepare filling
Mix shredded chicken with:
- a little enchilada sauce (just to moisten)
- garlic powder
- salt, pepper
(Optional: sautéed onions for extra flavor)
2. Fill tortillas
- Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla
- Sprinkle a little cheese inside
- Roll them up tightly
3. Arrange in baking dish
- Lightly grease a baking dish
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down
4. Add sauce & cheese
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top
- Sprinkle remaining cheese generously
5. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes
- Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly
🌟 Optional toppings
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Jalapeños
- Diced tomatoes
🍽️ Tip
If you want them extra flavorful, lightly toast tortillas before filling so they don’t get soggy.
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant-style enchilada sauce recipe or a spicy version 🌶️
