Ingredients
– 1 ยฝ cups cooked shredded chicken
– 2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
– 8 corn or flour tortillas
– 2 ยฝ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
– Salt to taste
– Black pepper to taste
– Optional toppings: diced onions
– Optional toppings: chopped cilantro
– Optional toppings: sour cream
– Optional toppings: shredded lettuce
– Optional toppings: cotija cheese
Instructions
1-First Step: Preheat your oven to 350ยบF and gather all your ingredients. In a large bowl, mix 1 ยฝ cups shredded chicken with ยผ cup enchilada sauce, along with salt and pepper to taste. This step ensures the chicken is flavorful and ready for filling.
2-Second Step: Warm the 8 tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 1 minute, flipping halfway to make them pliable. This keeps them from cracking when you roll them up.
3-Third Step: Fill each tortilla evenly with the chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese, then roll and place seam side down in a baking dish. For more chicken ideas, try our easy chicken spaghetti recipe for another quick meal option.
4-Fourth Step: Pour the remaining 1 ยพ cups enchilada sauce over the tortillas and top with the remaining 1 ยฝ cups shredded cheese. This creates a gooey, cheesy layer that’s irresistible.
5-Fifth Step: Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately with your desired optional toppings like diced onions or chopped cilantro.
Last Step:
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๐ Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.
๐ถ๏ธ Make homemade enchilada sauce for fresher taste or use store-bought for convenience.
๐ฅ Add veggies like beans or bell peppers to the filling for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
