Description
How to make ultimate quick and easy chicken enchiladas with shredded chicken, soft tortillas, and cheesy sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Components:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10–12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 (10-ounce) cans red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, plus more for topping
- Aromatics & Flavor Builders:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Fresh Toppings & Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic brown.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir in the diced green chiles (undrained), cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Fill Tortillas: Briefly warm tortillas in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling into the center of each, then roll tightly. This ensures easy rolling for your Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe.
- Arrange & Sauce: Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a single layer. Top with remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring all tortillas are covered.
- Bake Cheesy: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sprinkle generously with shredded Mexican cheese blend. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. These delicious Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe are almost ready!
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced avocado. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe!