# Chicken enchiladas (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.64 per serving, ~$13.92 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.36* per serving (71%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 & 1/2 lbs shredded chicken
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup plus 20 oz red enchilada sauce
- 8 tortillas tortillas
- 3 cups Mexican-blend cheese

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=4s) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
2. [0:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=9s) Chop one medium yellow onion.
3. [0:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=25s) Mince five cloves of garlic.
4. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=32s) Heat three tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. [1:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=64s) Add the chopped onion, half a teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet, stirring frequently for about five minutes.
6. [2:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=121s) Press or mince the garlic into the skillet and cook for about a minute.
7. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=136s) Add one and a half pounds of shredded chicken and one-third cup of red enchilada sauce to the skillet, mixing to warm through for two to three minutes.
8. [2:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=179s) Taste the chicken filling and adjust seasoning if needed.
9. [3:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=188s) Transfer the chicken mixture to a work area.
10. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=207s) Lay out eight flour tortillas and spoon a thin layer of red enchilada sauce onto each.
11. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=213s) Place an eighth of the chicken mixture and two to three tablespoons of shredded cheese onto each tortilla, then roll them up.
12. [4:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=243s) Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down into the greased casserole dish.
13. [6:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=365s) Pour the remaining red enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
14. [6:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=375s) Top the enchiladas with the remaining shredded cheese.
15. [6:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublnZ9It0uc&t=380s) Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for twenty to thirty minutes until the cheese is melted.

## Equipment

- oven
- casserole dish
- knife
- cutting board
- skillet
- wooden spoon
- garlic press
- tongs
- spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking time for onions
- Exact baking time in the oven

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