Chicken breasts: 2 largecooked and shredded (about 3 cups)
Onion: 1 mediumdiced
Garlic: 2 clovesminced
Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
Cumin: 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper: to taste
Cheddar cheese: 1 cupshredded (for filling)
Monterey Jack cheese: 1 cupshredded (for topping)
For the Red Sauce:
Tomato sauce: 1 can15 oz
Chicken broth: 1 cup
Chili powder: 2 tablespoons
Cumin: 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Onion powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: to taste
Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
All-purpose flour: 1 tablespoon
Additional Ingredients:
Corn tortillas: 8 to 10
Fresh cilantro: choppedfor garnish
Sour cream: for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Red Sauce:
Make a Roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Whisk in the flour until it forms a paste.
Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine: Gradually whisk in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken Filling:
Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Combine with Chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, along with the cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before mixing in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Assemble the Enchiladas:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Soften Tortillas: Briefly heat the corn tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave to make them more pliable.
Assemble: Dip each tortilla in the red sauce, fill with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Top with Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining red sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake:
Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream on the side.