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Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe features stuffed enchiladas with chicken and cheese baked in red enchilada sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • microwave
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups easy enchilada sauce divided
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
  • 2.5 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese divided
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • diced onions
  • chopped cilantro
  • sour cream
  • shredded lettuce
  • cotija cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together and taste. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
  • If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping the them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
  • If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
  • Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with the shredded chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly to close and place in large baking dish seam side down.
  • Pour the remaining 1 ¾ cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or make your own. For the sauce, homemade is recommended, or a store-bought option can be used. If using flour tortillas, additional chicken may be needed. To store, refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze after cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUCalcium: 420mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword baked enchiladas, chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe, enchiladas, Mexican dinner
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