Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of these enchiladas, featuring warm tortillas filled with tender chicken and a rich, tangy red sauce. Topped with gooey cotija cheese and served with fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy every bite as you savor the essence of Monterrey-style cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie)
- 1 cup tangy tomato sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until golden.
- Stir in shredded chicken, chili powder, and tomato sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve topped with cilantro and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg