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Chicken Enchiladas

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๐Ÿ— This Easy Chicken Enchiladas recipe offers a delicious and satisfying meal with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
๐ŸŒฏ Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines tender shredded chicken, cheesy goodness, and rich enchilada sauce for a comforting dish everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (2 enchiladas per serving) 1x

Ingredients

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1 ยฝ cups cooked shredded chicken

2 cups enchilada sauce, divided (with ยผ cup used in the chicken mixture and 1 ยพ cups poured over the top)

8 corn or flour tortillas

2 ยฝ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided (with 1 cup used for filling and the rest for topping)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Diced onions

Chopped cilantro

Sour cream

Shredded lettuce

Cotija cheese

Instructions

1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350ยบF to get things started.

2-Mix chicken: In a large bowl, mix 1 ยฝ cups shredded chicken with ยผ cup enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir it well and taste to make sure it hits the spot.

3-Warm tortillas: Warm 8 tortillas in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping halfway through. If youโ€™re using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel first to keep them flexible.

4-Fill tortillas: Spoon the chicken mixture and a portion of 1 cup shredded cheese into each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.

5-Add sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining 1 ยพ cups of enchilada sauce over the top, then add the rest of the 2 ยฝ cups shredded cheese for that gooey finish.

6-Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese melts and everything looks bubbly. Let it cool a bit before serving with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

๐Ÿ” Use leftover rotisserie or home-cooked shredded chicken to save prep time.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Experiment with different enchilada sauces like chili powder-based, green chili, or creamy cheese sauces for variety.
๐ŸŒฎ For corn tortillas, consider shallow frying to increase pliability and dipping in warm sauce before filling for a traditional touch.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten (if flour tortillas used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • 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