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Chicken Enchiladas

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๐ŸŒฎ Enjoy a delicious and easy meal with this recipe for Chicken Enchiladas using simple, accessible ingredients.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Perfect for quick dinners, this recipe offers a satisfying blend of cheesy, savory flavors that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

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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Notes

๐Ÿ— Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Make homemade enchilada sauce for fresher taste or use store-bought for convenience.
๐Ÿฅ„ Add veggies like beans or bell peppers to the filling for extra nutrition and flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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