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Chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with sour cream and coriander
Cheesy and flavorful enchiladas filled with chicken, beans, and corn

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This dish is Mexican cuisine genius: where leftovers meet indulgence. It's all about textures: tortilla edges crisp in the oven while the center soaks up spicy sauce and meat juices, staying soft. It's not just stuffed pasta; it's a baked, juicy casserole where cheese and sauce become one with the dough.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet (for filling)
  • Baking Dish (approx. 9x13 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Serving Spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté onion in oil until soft, add garlic, cook 30 secs.

Tip: Add garlic last to avoid burning.
2 ✓

Stir in chicken, beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Heat through.

Tip: Heating spices wakes up their oils.
3 ✓

Spread thin layer of sauce in baking dish.

Tip: Prevents sticking.
4 ✓

Fill tortillas with chicken mix and a little cheese. Roll tight, place seam down in dish.

Tip: Warm tortillas first to prevent cracking.
5 ✓

Pour remaining sauce over rolls, covering edges.

Tip: Exposed dough dries out.
6 ✓

Top with remaining cheese. Bake 20-25 mins until bubbly.

Tip: Browning cheese adds flavor.
7 ✓

Cool 5 mins, garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Tip: Resting sets the juices.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the tortilla get soggy?
Too much sauce underneath or oven temp too low. Sauce should coat, not drown.
Can I use corn tortillas?
Yes, more authentic, but they break easily. Warm them in oil briefly before rolling.
No enchilada sauce?
Simmer tomato sauce with chili powder, cumin, and broth for a quick sub.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Cooked Chicken (shredded)
  • 8 pcs Flour Tortillas (8-inch)
  • 15 oz Enchilada Sauce (1 can)
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Black Beans (canned, rinsed)
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn
  • 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)