Description
This Chicken Enchilada recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Tender shredded chicken, savory spices, and melted cheese wrapped in whole wheat tortillas, baked to perfection and topped with your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients
Enchilada Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 tablespoons chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
- 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Chicken Filling:
- 10 ounces cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Assembly:
- 8 7-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
- 1 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Olive oil spray
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions or cilantro, for topping
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, Greek yogurt, jalapenos, etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Spray a medium pot with oil, add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spray a baking dish with oil. Put chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up. Place in the dish, top with sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil, bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with scallions or cilantro. Add optional toppings, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like black beans, corn, or bell peppers.
- To save time, use store-bought enchilada sauce instead of making it from scratch.
- These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg