Description
Hey foodie friends! Beau here. If there’s one dish that screams gather ’round the table louder than a mariachi band, it’s these soul-warming Chicken Enchiladas.
Imagine this: tender shredded chicken, folded into a creamy, tangy filling, all wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a smoky tomato-chili sauce, and blanketed in melty cheddar. It’s Tex-Mex comfort that hits every note—bold, cheesy, and deeply satisfying. And guess what? You’ll be digging in less than an hour from now.
Ingredients
Grab these heroes from your fridge and pantry. This recipe’s super forgiving—feel free to riff!
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1 tbsp olive oil – Or avocado oil. Also brush your baking dish with it!
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs) – Or 3 cups rotisserie chicken (shortcut magic!).
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1 onion, chopped – Yellow or white. No onion? Try 1 tsp onion powder in the sauce.
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1¾ cups shredded cheddar (divided) – Sharp cheddar, or mix in Monterey Jack/pepper jack.
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½ pint sour cream – Greek yogurt works too!
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1 tbsp dried parsley – Or 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
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½ tsp dried oregano + ½ tsp black pepper
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1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce – Fire-roasted tomatoes blitzed in a blender = big flavor.
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⅓ cup green bell pepper, chopped – Or poblano (roasted = wow!).
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1 garlic clove, minced – Garlic powder works in a pinch.
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1 tbsp chili powder – Add ½ tsp chipotle powder for heat.
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½ tsp salt (optional)
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½ cup water or chicken broth – To thin out the sauce.
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8 (10-inch) flour tortillas – Corn? Warm them first to avoid cracks.
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1 (12 oz) jar taco sauce – Mild, medium, or hot—your call!
Notes
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Green Chile & Corn: Add 1 cup corn + 4 oz green chiles to the filling. Use green enchilada sauce.
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Beef It Up: Use 1 lb ground beef or turkey. Add 1 tsp cumin to the filling.
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Veggie Style: Sub roasted sweet potatoes + black beans. Add 1 tsp smoked paprika.
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Creamy Verde: Blend spinach into the sour cream. Top with salsa verde.
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Sweet Heat: Add ½ cup diced pineapple to the filling. Top with sliced jalapeños!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 425 Cal Per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 30g