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Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.","group":"preparation","title":"Preheat oven to 375°F","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.","group":"filling","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, 1/2 cup (120ml) of the enchilada sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.","group":"filling","title":"Combine the shredded chicken, the sautéed onion and garlic mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour 1/2 cup (120ml) of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. To assemble, dip a corn tortilla into the remaining sauce to coat lightly, place a portion of the chicken filling in the center, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.","group":"assembly","title":"Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle evenly with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.","group":"assembly","title":"Pour the remaining enchilada sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.","group":"cooking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.","group":"serving","title":"Let rest for 5 minutes before serving","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, lightly fry the corn tortillas in oil for a few seconds before filling; this prevents them from getting soggy and helps them roll without breaking.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["9x13 inch baking dish","skillet","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"enchilada","note":"3 enchiladas per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Assemble the enchiladas but do not bake. Cover tightly and refrigerate."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 350°F (177°C) covered with foil to prevent drying out."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fenchiladas_911ca409de%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0d722957-a48d-46eb-b019-a27fc8fa0c5a","imageAlt":"Classic Chicken Enchiladas — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["enchiladas","chicken","cheese","mexican","easy","family style"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Chicken Enchiladas","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:29:52.560Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:29:52.560Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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