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Recipe
Enchiladas
Cheesy chicken enchiladas with a quick homemade sauce and plenty of spice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 12-14 flour tortillas
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 3 additional garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (garnish)
Steps
- 1
Mix all spices; season the chicken with half and chill 30 minutes.
- 2
Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high for 3-4 minutes per side; cool and shred.
- 3
In the same pan add vegetables, chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup cheese. Mix and let cool.
- 4
Sauce: whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp flour, remaining spices, 1 cup broth, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce; cook 2 minutes.
- 5
Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9x13 dish. Add 1/4 cup filling to each tortilla, roll, place seam-side down, top with sauce and cheese.
- 6
Bake at 350F for ~20 minutes until bubbly; rest 5 minutes before serving.