Fast Chicken Enchiladas
Whip up a family-friendly meal in no time with these Fast Chicken Enchiladas—perfect for busy weeknights! This quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, creamy melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and customizable add-ins like diced green chilies for a hint of spice, these enchiladas are both flavorful and versatile. Topped with gooey Mexican cheese and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish is guaranteed to impress. Whether you're feeding a crowd or indulging in leftovers, this recipe is a surefire winner for those craving homemade Tex-Mex in a flash.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups Canned enchilada sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 pieces Flour tortillas (medium size)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Diced green chilies (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese, softened cream cheese, and diced green chilies (if using). Mix well to form the filling.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken filling onto the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring all are covered. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese on top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1856 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*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.
