Description
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and melted Mexican-blend cheese wrapped in tortillas and baked to perfection. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe offers a comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes with optional toppings to customize your flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups easy enchilada sauce, divided
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Diced onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken filling: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¼ cup of enchilada sauce, and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and taste to adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Warm the tortillas: For corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute, flipping halfway through to ensure they become warm and pliable. For flour tortillas, microwave them on a plate for 1 minute, flipping halfway through until they are warm and flexible.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Fill each tortilla evenly with the chicken mixture and about 1 cup of shredded cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling and place them seam side down in a large baking dish.
- Bake the enchiladas: Pour the remaining 1 ¾ cups of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Add optional toppings like diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and cotija cheese to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- If using flour tortillas, microwaving them slightly will help make them pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
- The type of enchilada sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on your preference.
- Customize the toppings according to your taste or dietary needs for more freshness and flavor.
- Use either corn or flour tortillas based on your preference or dietary restrictions.
- Leftover enchiladas can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.
