Ingredients:
- 2 cups (approx. 450g) Cooked, shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz (226g) Cream Cheese, full-fat, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Chicken Broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup (25g) Finely chopped White Onion
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (mild to medium heat)
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 10–12 Corn Tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 cup (240ml) Chicken Broth (for softening tortillas)
- 1 cup (100g) Shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican Blend Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a large skillet until translucent (about 4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, the sautéed onion/garlic mixture, and season generously with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Warm the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth in a small saucepan until just steaming (do not boil). Quickly dip each tortilla, one at a time, into the warm broth for about 5–10 seconds per side to soften.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the centre of a softened tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until the dish is full.
- Spoon any remaining filling mixture lightly over the tops of the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown at the edges.
- Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving immediately.