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Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

This easy chicken enchiladas recipe is the perfect go-to meal for busy weeknights. Made with flavorful shredded chicken, a rich enchilada sauce, and plenty of cheese, it’s a comforting dish the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: budget-friendly chicken recipes, easy chicken enchiladas recipe, easy recipes for dinner, healthy and easy recipes, mexican family dinner recipes, quick and easy dinner recipes, simple rotisserie chicken recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them more pliable.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice or a drizzle of hot sauce before serving. You can also swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.