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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 35 mins Total: 55 mins

Soft tortillas filled with tender spiced chicken, baked in a rich tomato enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese. Comforting, flavour-packed, and perfect for a family dinner.



 

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

  • 500g chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Enchilada Sauce

  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

To Assemble

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 200g grated cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
  • Fresh coriander
  • Sour cream or yogurt (optional)

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Chicken

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the onion and cook until soft.

  3. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chilli powder.

  4. Step 5

    Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.

  5. Step 6

    Season to taste.

Make the Sauce

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    In a bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, cumin, and smoked paprika.

Assemble the Enchiladas

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    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 9

    Spoon the chicken filling into the tortillas and roll tightly.

  3. Step 10

    Place seam-side down in a baking dish.

Bake

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    Pour the enchilada sauce over the tortillas.

  2. Step 12

    Sprinkle with grated cheese.

  3. Step 13

    Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Serve

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    Garnish with fresh coriander.

  2. Step 15

    Serve hot with sour cream or yogurt if desired.

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