
Chicken Enchiladas
Prep Time30 min
Cook Time35 min
Servings6
Calories420 per serving
Protein42g
Creamy, comforting chicken enchiladas with a savory sauce. Perfect for feeding visitors who come to help post-delivery.
Ingredients
- *2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- *12 tortillas Corn tortillas
- *2 10oz cans Red enchilada sauce
- *2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- *1 cup Sour cream
- *1 medium Onion (diced)
- *0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh)
- *2 tablespoons Lime juice
- *1 teaspoon Cumin
- *1 teaspoon Salt and pepper
- *1 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
- 1Boil chicken breasts in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and shred with two forks.
- 2Mix shredded chicken with sour cream, diced onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with about 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture.
- 6Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- 7Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- 8Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- 9Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- 10Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
How to Freeze
Cool completely, cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating Instructions
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake covered in a 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through. Remove cover for the last 5 minutes to warm the cheese.
Nutrition Information
420
Calories
42g
Protein
3g
Fiber
2.5mg
Iron
Dietary Information
No common allergens detected.