This chicken enchilada recipe with tender chicken, creamy tomato sauce, tortillas and lots of cheese makes an easy Mexican meal that's sure to please!
Step1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step2
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
Step3
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into cubes. Return chicken to the skillet.
Step4
Add onion, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Stir in tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Add water if needed.
Step5
Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and roll into enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with taco sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
Step6
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.
Prepare Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
498 kcal
Carbohydrate:
50 g
Cholesterol:
72 mg
Dietary Fiber:
4 g
Protein:
27 g
Saturated Fat:
9 g
Sodium:
1227 mg
Total Sugars:
3 g
Total Fat:
16 g
