Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Make this quick and easy chicken enchiladas recipe with tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, and melty cheese. A perfect Mexican-inspired comfort food meal for any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onions until softened (optional). Add shredded chicken, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas, sprinkle cheese inside, and roll them up tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker preparation.
- Customize with black beans, corn, or diced jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
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