Enchiladas de Pollo
These delicious enchiladas are filled with seasoned shredded chicken and topped with a flavorful red sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Red enchilada sauce - 2 cups
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Corn tortillas - 12
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Chicken breasts - 2, cooked and shredded
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, making sure they are fully covered.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g