Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

These cheesy chicken enchiladas are great for the whole family.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 605 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 2 cups enchilada sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cloves garlic, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cream cheese, and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese in hot oil until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Divide mixture evenly onto tortillas, roll tortillas around filling, and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce and remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.