Super Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Whip up a crowd-pleasing dinner in no time with these Super Easy Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. This recipe combines tender cooked shredded chicken, a rich and zesty enchilada sauce, and a blend of gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection. Optional diced green chilies add a subtle kick, while a garnish of sour cream and fresh cilantro brings a refreshing finish. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking, this quick and delicious dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: easy chicken enchiladas, quick family dinner, cheesy enchilada recipe, Mexican-inspired dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups Enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 pieces Small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can Diced green chilies (optional)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilies (if using). Mix well.
Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Take one tortilla and spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Pour the remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2560 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 800 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.
