Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz diced green chiles
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

1. Step 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Step 2.Combine shredded chicken, green chiles, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
3. Step 3.Warm the tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave so they become flexible enough to roll without cracking.
4. Step 4.Spread about 1/2 cup enchilada sauce across the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Step 5.Place a portion of chicken filling down the center of each tortilla and add a small handful of mixed cheese.
6. Step 6.Roll each tortilla snugly and place it seam-side down in the dish, arranging the enchiladas close together.
7. Step 7.Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, making sure the tortilla edges are coated.
8. Step 8.Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce and cover the dish loosely with foil.
9. Step 9.Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
10. Step 10.Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with sour cream, avocado, or a simple salad.