Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:54:27 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Lightly oil a 13 by 9-inch baking dish or spray it with EVOO.

Step 3

Line a plate with paper towels.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 teaspoon of the oil, and swirl it around.

Step 5

Add a tortilla and cook until it is just beginning to become very pliable, literally 2 to 3 seconds.

Step 6

Using tongs, a fork, or a spatula, flip the tortilla and cook it until it is floppy but not mushy, 2 to 3 seconds longer.

Step 7

Quickly transfer the tortilla to the paper towel-lined plate.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining tortillas, stacking them up as they are cooked and adding more oil in tiny amounts as needed.

Step 9

Add another teaspoon of oil to the skillet and heat it over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, and oregano and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute, then add the enchilada sauce and stir well. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce come to a simmer. Turn off the heat. Place the shredded chicken and half of the sauce in a medium-size bowl and stir to mix. Set the remaining sauce aside.

Step 10

Place a tortilla on a work surface, spoon a generous 1/4 cup of the chicken filling along one edge, and gently roll up the tortilla, making sure the filling doesn't pop out the ends (don't worry about a tiny tear here or there). Carefully place the enchilada seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, lining up the rolls tightly and neatly against each other.

Step 11

Pour the reserved sauce evenly over the enchiladas, making sure they are all covered, and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Bake until everything is hot and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Step 12

Serve the enchiladas with cilantro, scallions, avocado, sour cream, and/or salsa, if desired (the sour cream is usually highly desired).

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