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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

The ultimate comfort food, Easy Chicken Enchiladas are creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. This easy weeknight dinner will satisfy your cravings and leave your family asking for seconds. Perfect for any occasion, make them tonight!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie chicken works great!
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces green chilies 1 small can
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas, if preferred
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce 1 can
  • 1 cup Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup tomatoes finely chopped

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch Casserole Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave to make them pliable.
  4. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling into the center of each tortilla. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas, making sure they’re fully covered. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Once baked, sprinkle the enchiladas with red onion, fresh cilantro, and diced tomatoes.
  8. Serve hot with a side of sour cream, guacamole, or rice and beans, if desired.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken: is your best friend for a fast and delicious shortcut.
  • Corn or flour tortillas: both work; just warm them first so they don’t tear.
  • Shred your cheese fresh: if you can. The melt is worth the extra couple of minutes.
  • Spice it up: by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling if you like heat.
  • Make ahead: Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready, or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.