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Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

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Crispy edged, silky interior enchiladas filled with cumin-scented shredded chicken and topped with pepper jack cheese and sour cream.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 can enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
  3. Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and mix well.
  4. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Take a tortilla, add a portion of the chicken mixture, and sprinkle some pepper jack cheese. Roll it up and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. Repeat for all tortillas.
  7. Once rolled, pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and add any leftover chicken mixture.
  8. Spread sour cream over the sauce and top with the remaining cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

Warm tortillas briefly to prevent cracking during rolling. Distribute cheese inside rolls for pockets of flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Optional Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg