Super Easy Cheesy Enchiladas
Get dinner on the table in no time with these Super Easy Cheesy Enchiladas, a comforting dish that's packed with melty cheese, zesty enchilada sauce, and optional savory add-ins like shredded chicken and diced onion. Perfect for busy weeknights, this customizable recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and features soft flour tortillas stuffed with a rich cheese mixture and baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re keeping it vegetarian or adding protein, these enchiladas deliver bold flavors and a crowd-pleasing presentation. Top them with sour cream, fresh cilantro, or black olives for a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Quick, customizable, and utterly satisfying, these enchiladas are the ultimate weeknight hero!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 0.5 cup diced onion (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a base layer.
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cooked shredded chicken (if using), diced onion, and chopped cilantro. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese mixture for topping.
Lay out one tortilla at a time on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture (and chicken if using) onto the center of the tortilla. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and filling, arranging them snugly in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas, ensuring they're fully covered. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheese mixture over the sauce.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Allow the enchiladas to cool for 5 minutes. Top with sliced black olives, additional chopped cilantro, and sour cream, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Super Easy Cheesy Enchiladas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 566 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 3510 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 180.4 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1101 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2279 mg | 48% | |
*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.
