Oven-Baked Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 can (4 ounces) green chiles
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend (Mexican blend or cheddar)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

4. Combine Chicken and Vegetables
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add green chiles, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

5. Prepare the Creamy Sauce
In a medium bowl, mix the green enchilada sauce with sour cream until smooth.

6. Assemble the Enchiladas
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/4 cup of the creamy enchilada sauce on the bottom.
Take one corn tortilla, fill it with a spoonful of chicken mixture, and sprinkle some cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

7. Top with Sauce and Cheese
Pour the remaining creamy enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.

8. Bake the Enchiladas
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Serve
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm garnished with additional sour cream or chopped cilantro, if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken Enchiladas, Oven Baked, Mexican Cuisine, Creamy Enchiladas, Green Chile, Dinner Recipe, Easy Enchiladas, Cheesy Enchiladas, Family Meal, Spicy Enchiladas

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1900

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