Enchilada Recipe
These easy chicken enchiladas are packed with shredded chicken, cheese, and flavorful enchilada sauce, baked until golden and topped with your favorite garnishes for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal.
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Calories: 370kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Microwave
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- â–¢2 cups easy enchilada sauce divided
- â–¢8 corn or flour tortillas see note if using flour tortillas
- ▢2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese divided
- â–¢salt and black pepper to taste
- â–¢optional toppings: diced onions chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Combine shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave according to type (corn or flour).
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese, then roll tightly and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with optional toppings before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 1.1mg