1batchhomemade enchilada sauce or 1 10oz container
1tspsalt plus more to taste
1/2tspcracked pepper.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and stir over heat for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
Add the garlic in and cook while mixing for a minute or until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste then add the shredded chicken along with 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce. Mix over heat for 2-3 minutes then set aside.
Spoon a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce over a tortilla then add a generous amount (1/8 the total) of the chicken mixture and top with cheese. Roll and place in your casserole dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
Spoon the enchilada sauce over the tortillas then top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes at 350F or until the cheese is melted.
Top with optional cilantro as well as whichever garnishes you enjoy.
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Notes
Don't forget to follow my recipe for homemade enchilada sauce it really takes this recipe to a whole other level and can be made in advance and frozen!
To make this meal super quick use rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken.
If cooking the chicken yourself make sure not to overcook it or your filling will seem too dry.
Be sure to not overfill your tortillas so they are easy to roll.
Garnish ideas: fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, or diced red onion.
How to cook chicken breasts: Rub the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a large skillet or pan and fry on one side for 4 minutes, flip over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Alternatively, you can follow my instant pot shredded chicken recipe!