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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Tender chicken in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili, wrapped in soft corn tortillas and baked under a layer of melted cheddar — a beloved Mexican dish for a cozy family dinner.

Time55 min
Servings4
Calories141 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • chicken fillet400 g
  • corn tortillas8 pcs
  • cheddar (grated)200 g
  • canned tomatoes400 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • garlic2 cloves
  • chili powder2 tsp
  • cumin1 tsp
  • sour cream100 g
  • cilantro15 g
  • avocado1 pcs

Instructions

1

Boil the chicken breast (400 g) in salted water or bake at 200 °C for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through, then let cool and shred into small pieces by hand.

2

In a skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion in oil for 4-5 minutes until soft, add the minced garlic, chili powder and cumin, and cook, stirring, for another 1 minute.

3

Pour in the canned tomatoes along with their juice, lightly mashing them with a fork, season with salt to taste, and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

4

Dip each corn tortilla into the warm sauce for a few seconds on both sides — this will make it soft and prevent it from cracking when rolled.

5

Place the chicken pieces and some of the grated cheddar (reserve a third of the cheese for later) in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

6

Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls and sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar.

7

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned lightly golden.

8

Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, fresh cilantro and avocado slices.