Chicken Enchiladas

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This chicken enchilada recipe is easy to make with tortillas, tender chicken, and a deliciously cheesy sauce for a family-pleasing Mexican meal.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 ¾ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½ pint sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)

  • ½ cup water (Optional)

  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into cubes. Return chicken to the skillet.

  4. Add onion, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Stir in tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Add water if needed.

  5. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and roll into enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with taco sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.

    three chicken enchiladas on a plate topped with red sauce and crema
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

498 Calories
16g Fat
50g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 498
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1227mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 11mg 55%
Calcium 327mg 25%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 496mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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