Description
Mexican Creamy Chicken Enchiladas bring comfort and flavor to dinner tables with authentic southwestern charm. Tender chicken, melted cheese, and rich sauce create a memorable meal that welcomes family and friends to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Fresh Produce:
- 4 ripe avocados (2 diced, 2 for sauce)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a hot and ready cooking environment for the enchiladas.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine the tender shredded chicken with creamy diced avocados, aromatic cilantro, and finely chopped green onions.
- Carefully distribute the chicken-avocado mixture evenly across the tortillas, rolling them tightly and positioning them seam-side down in a well-greased baking dish.
- Create the luxurious avocado sauce by blending ripe avocados, tangy sour cream, rich chicken broth, zesty lime juice, minced garlic, and seasoning until achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- Generously drench the assembled enchiladas with the creamy avocado sauce, ensuring complete coverage before sprinkling a generous layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with additional fresh cilantro and green onions to enhance visual appeal and provide a burst of fresh flavor before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Swap tortillas for gluten-free corn tortillas to make the dish celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce cheese amount or use dairy-free alternatives for lower-calorie or vegan versions of the enchiladas.
- Enhance protein content by adding black beans or quinoa to the chicken mixture for extra nutritional value.
- Prepare chicken filling ahead of time and store in refrigerator for quick assembly during busy weeknights, saving preparation time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg