Description
Get ready to enjoy one of the ultimate comfort food dinner ideas: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas! This easy recipe features tender shredded chicken wrapped in warm corn tortillas, smothered in rich enchilada sauce and blanketed with melted cheese. It’s perfect for weeknight meals, make-ahead lunches, or cozy gatherings. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, a quick meal-prep option, or simply delicious food ideas, these enchiladas check all the boxes. It’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that will earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 corn tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1/2 cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook and shred your chicken, or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Prepare all other ingredients.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
3. Add shredded chicken, half the enchilada sauce, green chiles, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
4. Warm the tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel or in a skillet until pliable.
5. Spoon filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sour cream, or avocado as desired.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
Warming the tortillas before filling prevents cracking.
Let the enchiladas rest after baking for cleaner servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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