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Easy Homemade Enchiladas

Delicious and easy-to-make enchiladas with chicken, cheese, and red sauce, baked to perfection with optional toppings and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sour cream chopped cilantro, avocado, green onions

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook until soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and heated through.
  5. Pour one-third of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Warm the tortillas slightly to keep them soft.
  7. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and some shredded cheese, then roll them up.
  8. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.
  10. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese generously over the top.
  11. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  13. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  14. Top with sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado, or green onions as desired.

Notes

Use fresh tortillas for better texture and flavor. You can swap chicken for beef, beans, or veggies. Great for make-ahead meals and freezes well.