Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe
This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe features shredded chicken and cheese, topped with red enchilada sauce and baked for a delicious Mexican dinner.
Equipment
- microwave
- Oven
- baking dish
- large bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups easy enchilada sauce divided
- 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas *see note if using 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 them halfway through until all are warm and pliable. If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all 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 a 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, store-bought rotisserie chicken, or make shredded chicken at home. For enchilada sauce, consider making your own or use store-bought. Additional cooked shredded chicken is needed if using flour tortillas. To store, place in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze appropriately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUCalcium: 420mgIron: 1.1mg
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