Description
Sizzling chicken & goat cheese enchiladas bring Mexican culinary magic to dinner tables with rich, creamy flavors. Delicate tortillas wrapped around tender chicken create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz (255 g) cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup (4 oz or 113 g) soft goat cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
- ½ cup canned tomato sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet until soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Flavor Infusion: Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, shredded chicken, cilantro, jalapeños, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Simmer until sauce thickens and flavors intensify.
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Enchilada Assembly: Spread goat cheese down the center of each tortilla, creating a creamy base for the filling.
- Rolling Technique: Spoon chicken mixture over cheese, then carefully roll tortillas into compact cylinders, positioning seam-side down in the prepared baking pan.
- Sauce and Cheese Topping: Pour enchilada sauce generously over rolled tortillas, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle grated cheese across the top for a golden, melted finish.
- Baking Process: Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake until cheese melts and filling becomes thoroughly heated. Remove foil during final minutes to achieve a crispy, golden-brown cheese crust.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, adding a cool, refreshing contrast to the warm, spicy enchiladas.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Tip: Choose a soft, creamy goat cheese that melts easily and complements the spicy chicken filling for a rich, tangy flavor profile.
- Sauce Intensity Control: Adjust jalapeño and chili powder quantities to match your personal heat preference, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable spice level.
- Tortilla Warming Hack: Briefly warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave to prevent cracking and make them more pliable for smoother rolling.
- Baking Precision: Cover with foil initially to prevent cheese from burning, then uncover for the last few minutes to achieve a perfectly golden-brown top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg