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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful delight! Creamy, cheesy, and quick to make, they're perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Quick
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded; rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 ounces green chilies (1 small can)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, if preferred)
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce (1 can)
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese, shredded)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, green chilies, garlic powder, ground cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a tortilla and spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat this process for all tortillas, arranging them snugly in the dish.
  • Once all the enchiladas are in the dish, pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the top. Make sure to cover all the tortillas so they stay moist during baking.
  • Sprinkle the Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese) evenly over the enchiladas, ensuring they’re well-covered for that cheesy goodness.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the tortillas are lightly golden.
  • Once baked, remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Top with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped tomatoes before serving. Enjoy your Easy Chicken Enchiladas hot and fresh!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Notes

  • Feel free to add other ingredients like corn or black beans for added texture.
  • Adding chopped jalapeños can give your filling a spicy kick!
  • For a creamier enchilada, mix in some sour cream with the filling.