Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe for Busy Nights
Discover the perfect recipe for busy nights with these ultimate quick and easy chicken enchiladas that are full of flavor and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with enchilada sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg