Name: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 Tortillas; 1 Onion; 1 tbsp Canola oil; 2 cups Chicken; 40 ounces Red enchilada sauce; 16 ounces Cheddar cheese; 2 Green onions

These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas: are comfort food classic, a weeknight dinner hero, and a dish with endless possibilities. Achieve that melty cheese pull, perfectly seasoned chicken, and flavorful sauce quickly and easily. Shredded chicken enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be customized to your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Dinner

1 h

American

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Grill tortillas until lightly charred on one side; set aside.

In a large skillet (I prefer to use cast iron), heat canola oil over medium high heat.

Add onion and sauté until translucent and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Remove onion from skillet; set aside.

Add enchilada sauce to skillet and warm over medium low heat.

Place a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 13×9 casserole dish.

Begin assembling enchiladas by dipping a tortilla into the sauce and placing it on a flat surface.

Place 1/8 of the chicken down the center of the tortilla; add 1/8 of the onions and a small amount of cheese on top.

Roll up the enchilada and place it, seam side down, in the casserole dish.

Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Pour remaining sauce over the top the enchiladas in the casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.

If planning to freeze or make ahead, stop here and cover enchiladas tightly and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

When ready to eat, bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Top with sliced green onions.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Warm Your Tortillas 🔥
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame for 10-15 seconds per side before filling to make them pliable and prevent cracking during rolling.
Reserve Sauce Before Mixing 🥄
Set aside 1 cup of enchilada sauce before mixing it with the chicken filling to ensure you have enough sauce to coat the bottom and top of your baking dish for even moisture.
Toast Cheese for Better Melting 🧀
Lightly pan-toast your shredded Cheddar cheese over low heat for 1-2 minutes before adding to filling and topping to improve its melting quality and prevent clumping.
Quick-Cook Chicken Method ⏱️
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before cooking, then simmer in seasoned broth for 12-15 minutes instead of baking to save time while maintaining moisture and tenderness.
Caramelize Your Onions Properly 🧅
Cook diced onions in canola oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and slightly translucent to develop deep flavor and sweetness that enhances the entire dish.