Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by boiling or baking until fully cooked; shred it using two forks.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in vegetable oil until soft.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet along with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a baking dish; fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese before rolling tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish, top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg