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Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe features tender chicken and cheese rolled in tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 enchiladas
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • baking dish
  • large bowl
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken See shredded chicken recipe
  • 2 cups easy enchilada sauce Divided
  • 2.5 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese Divided
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Tortillas and Toppings

  • 8 corn or flour tortillas See note if using flour tortillas
  • diced onions Optional topping
  • chopped cilantro Optional topping
  • sour cream Optional topping
  • shredded lettuce Optional topping
  • cotija cheese Optional topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 large baking dish seam side down.
  • 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.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

You can use any leftover chicken for the filling. I recommend making your own enchilada sauce or using store-bought if short on time. If using flour tortillas, additional chicken is needed. For traditional method, shallow fry corn tortillas in oil then fill.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUCalcium: 420mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword cheesy enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas, comfort food, Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe, Mexican recipe, quick dinner
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