Description
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are loaded with tender shredded chicken, wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in rich red enchilada sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or feeding a hungry crowd, this dish is flavorful, satisfying, and simple to make. Add your favorite toppings and sides, and you’ve got a meal everyone will crave again and again.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
2 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 cup sour cream (for topping)
1 avocado, diced (for topping)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the dish)
Optional Add-ins:
1/2 cup black beans
1/4 cup chopped green chiles
1/4 cup sautéed onions
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
3. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them easier to roll.
4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
5. Once all tortillas are in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the sauced enchiladas.
7. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes, then top with sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Optional Add-ins: black beans, green chiles, and sautéed onions can be mixed into the filling for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, easy dinner, weeknight meal