Classic Chicken Enchiladas

Savory and hearty chicken enchiladas, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients
  • 12 corn tortillas whole
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce liquid
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil liquid
  • 1 tsp ground cumin ground
  • 1 tsp chili powder ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt ground
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • to serve sour cream optional
  • 1 lime wedges
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until tender.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Dip each tortilla in the remaining enchilada sauce to coat both sides. Fill with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, roll up, and place seam side down in a baking dish.
  5. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream and lime wedges on the side.