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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas: 5-Minute Flavor Explosion

A simple and delicious chicken enchilada recipe that anyone can make.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a pan.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them up.
  5. Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
  7. Sprinkle cheese and onions over the sauce.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve with sour cream on the side.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to add beans or veggies to the filling.
  • Adjust spice level by adding jalapenos or hot sauce.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Easy Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Recipes, Mexican Food