Description
This Deliciously Cheesy Enchiladas Bake is a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Filled with tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and a blend of spices, these enchiladas are baked to bubbly perfection and topped with a generous amount of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, diced onions, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap flour tortillas for corn for a more traditional flavor.
- Add black beans or corn to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
