How to Make Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a beloved and versatile dish in Mexican cuisine, traditionally consisting of corn tortillas filled with various ingredients, rolled up, and covered in a chili pepper sauce. The flavors of enchiladas are warm, spicy, and comforting, making them a popular choice for family meals and gatherings. In this recipe, we've taken the classic flavors of enchiladas and applied them to juicy, tender chicken thighs for a delicious and satisfying twist on a beloved dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken and 4 ounces enchilada sauce in a bowl; toss to combine. Transfer onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from the oven and drain liquid. Baste remaining enchilada sauce over chicken thighs and return to the oven. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and divide Cheddar cheese and olives evenly on top of the chicken.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 260mg