This Mexican inspired. Chicken Enchilada Recipe is absolutely the BEST! Enchiladas are easier than you think – flour tortillas filled with juicy tasty chicken in the most delicious homemade enchilada sauce, loaded with cheese.
2poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts , about 4 medium sized breasts
12tortillas, medium sized, flour or corn
2cupsshredded cheese, marble, cheddar, Monterey jack or mix of choice
Accompaniments
sour cream
guacamole
salsa
pico de gallo
cilantro
red onion
jalapeno, slices fresh or pickled
Instructions
Chicken Filling
Add all sauce ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
Add chicken breasts to the Instant Pot and toss to coat in sauce.
Close lid and set pressure release valve to sealing.
Set Instant Pot to High Pressure for 10 minutes (using Manual Mode or Meat Mode).
The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
Once Instant Pot has completed the 10 minute cooking time, it will beep and switch to Keep Warm function.
Carefully turn pressure release valve to venting to Quick Release the remaining pressure.
Remove chicken breasts and set aside. Shred once cooled and easy to handle.
Optional: use an immersion blender or blender to puree the enchilada sauce.
Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce from the Instant Pot to the shredded chicken to moisten.
Enchiladas
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or brush with oil
Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce from the Instant Pot on bottom of baking dish.
To assemble enchiladas, fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and top with shredded cheese.
Roll the tortillas (do not need to tuck the ends in) and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese melts. During the last 5 minutes of cooking remove the foil to brown the tops of the enchiladas, or broil on high for 2-3 minutes.
Serve topped with sour cream, salsa and guacamole and enjoy!