Description
Ready to impress with minimal effort? These Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas deliver bold, zesty flavor wrapped in creamy, cheesy comfort. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, make-ahead dinners, or casual gatherings. Soft tortillas hug juicy chicken and melted cheese under a rich layer of enchilada sauce. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, weeknight meal idea, or a family-friendly comfort food, this enchilada dish hits every mark. Plus, it fits beautifully into your lineup of easy dinner recipes and crowd-pleasing food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
8 small flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
½ cup sour cream (for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with ½ cup enchilada sauce and ½ cup cheese.
3. Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
You can swap the chicken for shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian version.
For crispier edges, broil for 2–3 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, easy dinner, weeknight meals, comfort food, Mexican recipes