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Chicken Enchiladas

Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for busy weeknights. Simple to make, delicious, and a great way to use leftover chicken!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 can enchilada sauce (15 oz)
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas Warm them slightly to make them pliable.
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Cooking oil or spray For greasing the baking dish.

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, and a bit of enchilada sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  • Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.

Baking

  • Spread a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the dish.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serving

  • Serve hot, optionally topped with sour cream and diced onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

To store leftovers, allow them to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for about 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze them before baking.
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