Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy, cheesy, and gently spiced chicken enchiladas topped with rich sauce and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom.
- Mix the chicken, onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with a portion of the chicken mixture and a spoonful of Greek yogurt, then roll and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For easier rolling, warm tortillas in a damp paper towel before filling. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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