I plan on posting all of my own recipes but there are a few that are not mine and I want to honor the home chef who created them. I found this one searching for an easy enchilada recipe because I had never made them. This is the only way I make them, it’s the closest to perfection that I could ever achieve. The enchilada sauce is to die for, overall this dish is a huge hit with my family. I have to post it here so they leave me alone!
Ali has the enchilada recipe on her site – Gimme Some Oven You can also find her enchilada sauce there, too.
I do a few things a little different so I’ll post the recipe with my changes (in red), but please go to her site, she has great step by step pictures and video!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any mild oil)
- 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small 1/2-inch pieces (*or see substitution below for using pre-cooked shredded chicken)
- sea salt and black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained – I do not use beans but I’m sure these are great for those who like them.
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese – 3 cups doesn’t seem to be enough, I use between 5-6 cups.
- 1 batch red enchilada sauce, or 1 can store-bought enchilada sauce – If you want to make your own, this sauce is so easy and you know exactly what you are eating.
- optional toppings: fresh cilantro, diced red onions, avocado, sour cream – I would say the only optional ingredient is red onions, everything else is required! (I add a little milk or cream to my sour cream, it just serves better).
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare your enchilada sauce, if making homemade.
- Sauté Aromatics and Chicken
- In large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced chicken and green chiles, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
I prefer to roast chicken breast in the oven. Recipe below:
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the seasoning stick better and promotes even cooking.
- Season Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with olive oil.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, coarse ground black pepper, and cumin.
- Apply Seasoning:
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, making sure they are well-coated with the seasoning.
- Roast Chicken:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 162-165°F (72-74°C).
- Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature at the thickest part of the breast.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute, keeping the chicken moist and flavorful.
- Assemble the Enchiladas
- Set up an assembly line including: tortillas, enchilada sauce, beans, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Lay out a tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of sauce over the surface of the tortilla.
- Add beans in a line down the middle of the tortilla, then add in a spoonful of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
- Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. I add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of the pan.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Then spread the remaining enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas, and sprinkle on the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake and Serve
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
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