Description
These Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for busy weeknights, packed with cheesy goodness, tender shredded chicken, and rich enchilada sauce. Ready in under an hour, this easy chicken enchiladas recipe is ideal for dinner, meal prep, or freezer meals. Comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
½ cup sour cream
1 cup enchilada sauce
6 flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions until translucent.
3. Add shredded chicken, green chilies, sour cream, and ¼ cup enchilada sauce to the skillet. Mix well and heat through.
4. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously across the top.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
These enchiladas freeze beautifully—make a double batch and freeze half.
Use green enchilada sauce for a tangier twist.
Corn tortillas can be used if warmed to prevent tearing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 enchiladas
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg