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A plate of classic Mexican enchiladas with a side of guacamole, sour cream, and limes.

The Best Classic Mexican Enchiladas

Discover the BEST classic Mexican enchiladas you can make at home! #mexicanfood #enchiladas #cooking
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Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Large skillet, 9x13 baking dish, spoon, cutting board, knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 12 small tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until the chicken is heated through and the spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheese and salsa.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, spoon a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each tortilla. Roll up the tortilla, place it in a 9x13 baking dish, and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining salsa over the enchiladas, then top with the sour cream and cilantro.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with your favorite toppings!