Description
A delicious and spicy dish featuring baked chicken enchiladas smothered in cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Soften tortillas by heating them briefly in a microwave or skillet.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole for extra flavor.
- You can add black beans or corn for additional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Spicy Baked Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas, Baked Enchiladas