Description
Savory chicken and avocado enchiladas dance with rich, creamy flavors straight from Mexican kitchens. Melted cheese and smooth avocado sauce create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) to ensure optimal heating for the enchiladas.
- Craft a flavorful filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken with diced avocado, minced onion, chopped cilantro, and aromatic spices like garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Lay out tortillas and carefully distribute the chicken-avocado mixture, creating even portions across each wrap.
- Expertly roll each tortilla around the filling, positioning them seam-side down in a prepared baking dish to prevent unraveling.
- Whisk together a luxurious sauce combining creamy cheese, tangy sour cream, smooth milk, and zesty salsa until well incorporated.
- Generously drench the rolled enchiladas with the prepared sauce, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt and develop a golden, bubbly surface.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest briefly before serving, letting the flavors meld and settle for a perfect dining experience.
- Garnish with additional fresh cilantro or sliced avocado if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping chicken with black beans or tofu for a vegetarian version that keeps protein high.
- Reduce dairy content by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and selecting low-fat cheese options for healthier enchiladas.
- Toast tortillas briefly before filling to enhance their flavor and prevent soggy texture during baking, ensuring crisp edges and better structural integrity.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store separately to create quick weeknight meals, allowing the filling and sauce to be refrigerated up to 24 hours before assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg