Cheesy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy these Cheesy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas as a delightful comfort food that combines melty cheese with savory chicken and the perfect kick of chiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced green chiles
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, diced green chiles, and half the cheese together.
- Warm the tortillas in olive oil until flexible.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh cilantro or avocado after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg