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Joanna Gaines Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Joanna Gaines Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

This Joanna Gaines Chicken Enchiladas Recipe feels like true comfort food. It is warm, cheesy and full of cozy flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked chicken breast shredded, 3 cups
  • Flour tortillas medium size, 8
  • Shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup
  • Sour cream 1 cup
  • Cream of chicken soup 1 can
  • Onion finely chopped, 1 small
  • Garlic cloves minced, 2
  • Green chilies diced, 1 small can
  • Chicken broth ½ cup
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Salt 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder ½ teaspoon
  • Fresh cilantro optional

Instructions
  

Prepare the Oven and Dish

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with oil. This keeps the enchiladas from sticking. Place the dish aside while you prepare the filling. This step helps everything move smoothly later.

Cook the Onion and Garlic

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion. Stir until soft and fragrant. Add minced garlic next. Cook for one minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Make the Chicken Filling

  • Add shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir gently to combine. Sprinkle salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder. Mix well. Add green chilies. Stir again. Cook for three minutes. The flavors will blend nicely.

Prepare the Creamy Sauce

  • In a mixing bowl, add sour cream and cream of chicken soup. Pour in chicken broth. Whisk until smooth. This sauce will keep the enchiladas moist and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Combine Filling and Sauce

  • Pour half of the sauce into the skillet with chicken. Stir gently. This coats the chicken evenly. The mixture should look creamy but not watery. Remove the skillet from heat.

Fill the Tortillas

  • Lay tortillas flat on your counter. Spoon chicken mixture into the center. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top. Roll the tortillas tightly. Place them seam-side down in the baking dish.

Add Sauce and Cheese

  • Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Spread evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle remaining cheese generously on top. Make sure edges are covered to prevent dryness.

Bake the Enchiladas

  • Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. The cheese should melt and bubble. The top should look lightly golden.

Rest and Garnish

  • Remove the dish from the oven. Let it rest for five minutes. This helps everything set. Sprinkle fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
  • Add black beans for extra protein
  • Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option
  • Add spinach for extra veggies
  • Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese
  • Use enchilada sauce for deeper flavor
  • Make it spicier with jalapeños
Keyword Joanna Gaines Chicken Enchiladas Recipe