Description
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are my go-to for a quick, cheesy, comforting dinner that never fails to please. Rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, topped with tangy enchilada sauce and melty cheese — it’s everything you want in a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1/2 small onion finely chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream for topping
1 avocado diced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, garlic powder, cumin, and onion if using.
3. Warm tortillas slightly in a microwave or skillet until flexible.
4. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in baking dish.
5. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
6. Top with remaining cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
8. Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
To freeze: assemble but do not bake, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat leftovers in oven or microwave.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
Substitute chicken with beans or veggies for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, easy dinner, Mexican food