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Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe features tender shredded chicken and cheese, topped with red enchilada sauce for a delicious Mexican dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • microwave
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 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 of them are warm and pliable.
  • If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them 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 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, a store-bought rotisserie chicken, or make shredded chicken at home. Making your own enchilada sauce is recommended but store-bought can be used for convenience. If using flour tortillas, add an extra ½ cup of chicken for filling. For a traditional method, shallow fry corn tortillas in oil before assembling.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUCalcium: 420mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword baked enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, comfort food, Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe, easy recipes, Mexican dinner
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