Chicken Enchiladas: The Ultimate Homemade Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Juicy homemade chicken enchiladas filled with seasoned chicken, corn, refried beans, cheese, and topped with rich enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes
- Total Time: 65 Minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
8 tortillas
600g chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 red bell pepper diced
400g refried beans
400g corn drained
1/4 cup water
1 cup shredded cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups tomato passata
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1.5 cups shredded cheese for topping
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Mix seasoning ingredients together
2. Prepare enchilada sauce using oil flour broth and tomato passata
3. Simmer sauce until thickened
4. Season chicken and cook in skillet
5. Rest and chop chicken
6. Cook onion garlic and bell pepper
7. Add beans corn chicken and water
8. Cook until filling thickens
9. Preheat oven to 350°F
10. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese
11. Roll tightly and place in baking dish
12. Pour sauce over enchiladas
13. Top with shredded cheese
14. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
15. Garnish with cilantro and serve
Notes
Store leftovers for up to 4 days
Freeze before baking for best results
Warm tortillas before rolling if needed