# Gluten-Free Chicken Enchiladas

## Description
A classic Tex-Mex favorite made gluten-free with corn tortillas and a rich, homemade enchilada sauce. This crowd-pleasing dinner combines tender shredded chicken, melted cheese, and warming spices for a satisfying meal that's perfect for family gatherings or meal prep.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 485 per serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: American
- Health Score: 7.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (5 servings)
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium breasts)
- 10 count corn tortillas (6-inch, certified gluten-free)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
- 2 cups gluten-free enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 count garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

## Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add chicken and cook for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. While chicken cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook 1 minute more.
4. Remove chicken from water and shred using two forks. Mix shredded chicken with sautéed onion mixture, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheese.
5. Warm corn tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds wrapped in damp paper towels to make them pliable. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
6. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy

## Tags
gluten-free, mexican, tex-mex, comfort-food, family-dinner, make-ahead, meal-prep

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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