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Delicious easy chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese, cilantro, and sour cream on a white plate.
Alyssa

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These Easy Chicken Enchiladas make the best Mexican dinner! They're stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with red enchilada sauce and baked.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 371

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups easy enchilada sauce (divided)
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese (divided)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 a large baking dish seam side down.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

These enchiladas are customizable; feel free to add any of your favorite toppings!