Description
A creamy, protein-packed twist on traditional enchiladas featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas, baked with a luscious cottage cheese and sour cream sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and savory enchilada sauce for a comforting Mexican-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
For Assembly
- 6–8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your enchiladas evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cottage cheese, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a creamy, seasoned mixture.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling, then place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the entire can of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top to create a melty, golden topping as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
- Serve: Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or jalapeños as desired.
Notes
- Top with avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños for extra flavor and freshness.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to create a lighter version of the dish without sacrificing creaminess.
- Flour tortillas provide a softer texture, while corn tortillas bring authentic flavor—choose according to preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
