Description
A quick and delicious skillet creamy chicken enchiladas recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and soft tortillas all cooked together in one pan for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup green enchilada sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the shredded chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the green enchilada sauce, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
Reduce heat to low and pour half of the creamy sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down back into the skillet in a single layer.
Pour the remaining creamy sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the skillet.
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses evenly on top.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
