Easy Enchiladas Beef or Chicken

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Transform your weeknight dinners with this crowd-pleasing recipe for Easy Enchiladas Beef or Chicken! Perfectly seasoned ground beef or tender shredded chicken is wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in rich enchilada sauce, and topped with a generous layer of melted Mexican blend cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish is customizable—add diced tomatoes for extra flavor or garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Whether baking for the family or meal-prepping for the week, these enchiladas deliver bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal made right in your kitchen!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 1 lb Ground beef or shredded cooked chicken
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Small onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes (optional, if using beef)
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 8 Flour tortillas (medium size)
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. If using beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat. Season with taco seasoning and stir in diced tomatoes (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes and set aside.

3. If using chicken: Combine shredded cooked chicken with taco seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.

4. Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

5. Place a portion of the beef or chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla (about 2-3 tablespoons per tortilla) and sprinkle with a small handful of cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered.

7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Garnish with chopped cilantro (if using) and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (512.0g)

Calories		938
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		56.3 g	72%
	Saturated Fat	24.6 g	123%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5 g
Cholesterol		156 mg	52%
Sodium		1849 mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate		65.0 g	24%
	Dietary Fiber	4.1 g	15%
	Total Sugars	8.2 g
Protein		42.0 g	84%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	2%
Calcium		564 mg	43%
Iron		7.2 mg	40%
Potassium		796 mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2034 cal (54.2%%)

Protein: 674 cal (18.0%%)

Carbs: 1042 cal (27.8%%)