To make enchiladas, follow these general steps based on popular chicken enchilada recipes:
Ingredients (for chicken enchiladas)
- Chicken (cooked and shredded or diced)
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Enchilada sauce (red or green)
- Shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Optional fillings: beans, diced green chiles, onions, cilantro
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, chopped onions, cilantro, cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the enchilada sauce:
You can use store-bought or make your own by simmering ingredients like chili powder, cumin, garlic, tomato sauce, and broth. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors
- Cook the filling:
Sauté diced onion and chicken with seasonings and green chiles until chicken is cooked through. Add beans if desired. Mix well and set aside
- Warm the tortillas:
Heat tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or briefly fry in oil to make them pliable and prevent sogginess
- Assemble the enchiladas:
Spread some enchilada sauce on each tortilla, add a spoonful of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll up and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat for all tortillas
- Top and bake:
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with more cheese. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Serve:
Garnish with fresh toppings like cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream, chopped onions, or cotija cheese. Serve hot
This method yields flavorful, cheesy enchiladas with a tender filling and rich sauce. You can customize fillings and toppings to your preference
