Juicy Chicken Enchiladas
A delicious and flavorful Mexican dish with tender chicken wrapped in tortillas and covered in a rich enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breastscut into small pieces
- ●8-10 tortillas
- ●1 cup enchilada saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup shredded cheesecheddar or Monterey Jack
- ●1 medium diced onion
- ●1 medium diced bell pepper
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
In a separate pan, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.
- 6
Stir in the cumin and chili powder.
- 7
To assemble the enchiladas, lay a tortilla flat and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
- 8
Roll the tortilla up and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- 9
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- 10
Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with shredded cheese.
- 11
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- 12
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.