How to Make Shari's Shredded Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that never fails to satisfy cravings for a comforting, hearty meal. Whether it's a busy weeknight or a weekend gathering with friends and family, Shari's Shredded Chicken Enchiladas are a go-to recipe that is sure to please everyone at the table. This delicious dish features tender, seasoned shredded chicken, wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible, making it a popu...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup green salsa (such as Frontera® Tomatillo)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa together in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken, 1 cup of the sour cream mixture, 1/2 of the Mexican cheese, and chile peppers.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas and place, seam sides-down, into the prepared dish. Top with remaining sour cream mixture and cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    443 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 742mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 225mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 261mg