Classic Mexican Chicken Enchiladas
Tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese make for the perfect classic Mexican chicken enchiladas!
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Large skillet, baking dish, cutting board, knife, spatula, mixing bowl, whisk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 10 6-inch corn tortillas
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the enchilada sauce and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla and top with cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with additional cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.