Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Steps

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish.
2. 2
   Chop one medium yellow onion and prepare 5 cloves of garlic by mincing or pressing.
3. 3
   Heat 3 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
4. 4
   Add the onions along with salt and black pepper, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until translucent.
5. 5
   Add the minced or pressed garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the shredded chicken and 1/3 cup of red enchilada sauce, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes to warm through. Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Taste the chicken mixture and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. 8
   Spread a thin layer of sauce on a tortilla, add 1/8 of the chicken mixture, and top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cheese.
9. 9
   Roll the tortilla and place it in the casserole dish with the seam side down.
10. 10
    Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture until the dish is full.
11. 11
    Pour the remaining red enchilada sauce over the top and spread it evenly with a spoon.
12. 12
    Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
13. 13
    Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are warm throughout.
14. 14
    Remove from the oven and garnish with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, or chiles as desired before serving.