Description
Easy Chicken Enchiladas are a quick, cheesy, and flavorful Mexican dish made with shredded chicken, tortillas, and enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups easy enchilada sauce
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked, shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat corn tortillas in a microwave for 1 minute wrapped in a damp paper towel. For flour tortillas, heat in the microwave for 1 minute on a plate.
- Place chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and garnish with your choice of toppings like onions, cilantro, sour cream, or cotija cheese.
Notes
- Ensure tortillas are heated to prevent cracking when rolling.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Freshly shredded cheese provides a creamier texture compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- To make it healthier, consider using whole wheat tortillas or adding extra vegetables like bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Enchiladas, Quick Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas Recipe, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas