Simple Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These easy chicken enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be prepared quickly. Made with shredded chicken, tortillas, and a flavorful enchilada sauce, they are perfect for a weeknight dinner.

This recipe is straightforward and allows for customization with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

This chicken enchiladas recipe features tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a savory enchilada sauce. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Fill Tortillas: Place a small amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with diced onion if using, and roll them up tightly.
Arrange in Baking Dish: Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.