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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 piece onion
  • 2 pieces garlic cloves
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • to taste fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken until browned and no longer pink in the center. Let it cool and shred it.
  3. In the same skillet, add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of enchilada sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and mix in shredded chicken and 1 cup of cheese.
  5. In the oven, heat the tortillas in a covered dish until soft. Then, spoon the chicken mixture into the middle of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish seam-side down.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.