🛒Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8-10 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Large skillet
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Oven
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spoon
📝Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is well-coated with spices.
- 4
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and the sour cream. Stir in 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese until everything is well combined.
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds each side, until pliable.
- 6
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, making sure they are well covered.
- 8
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 10
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 600
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas?
Yes, you can use flour tortillas, but the texture will be slightly different. Corn tortillas are traditional for enchiladas and hold up better when baked.
How can I make this dish spicier?
To increase the spiciness, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture or use a spicy enchilada sauce. You can also sprinkle some cayenne pepper into the mix.
