Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped – leftover chicken is great for this!
- If starting fresh, use 1-2 chicken breasts, seasoned with ½ tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for cooking the vegetables)
- 12 white flour tortillas (7-inch)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
- 2 cups (or more!) Mexican blend or Tex Mex cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken (if not using leftover chicken):
- Season raw chicken breasts with ½ tbsp taco seasoning. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Shred or chop the cooked chicken.
Cook the Vegetables:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil. Sauté the red and green bell peppers and onion until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the salsa and cook for another minute.
Combine the Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the sautéed vegetables. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the filling and stir until combined.
Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with half of the enchilada sauce. Spread this mixture across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Spoon the chicken and vegetable filling onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
Top with Remaining Sauce and Cheese:
- Pour the remaining half of the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top, or use more cheese if you like a cheesier finish.
Bake:
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve:
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with the seeded and chopped tomato and fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top for a burst of freshness.
- Serve warm with Mexican rice on the side.
Notes
Note: If baked at too high a temperature, the sour cream and enchilada sauce mixture may separate slightly. We cook this recipe at a lower temperature for a bit longer to help prevent this. If some separation does occur, don’t worry—it’s still delicious! If you prefer to bake this at a higher temperature for a shorter time, feel free to do so, but be aware that you may experience some separation.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired