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Delicious Chicken Enchiladas

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Warm, comforting chicken enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, zesty sauce, and gooey cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1 can Red enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 pieces Flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • To taste Salt and pepper
  • Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Boil or bake chicken until fully cooked, then shred it.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Combine Filling: Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  4. Prepare Your Dish: Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Assemble Enchiladas: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the dish.
  6. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Serve: Let rest before slicing and garnish with cilantro and sour cream.

Notes

For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with cooked ground beef or diced vegetables.

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