Awesome Easy Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas

Get ready to savor the irresistible flavors of these *Awesome Easy Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas*! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender shredded chicken, creamy cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and zesty enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft, fluffy flour tortillas. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these enchiladas deliver restaurant-quality taste right from your own kitchen. Perfectly seasoned and topped with gooey, golden melted cheese, this dish is made even better with fresh green onions, optional cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream for serving. Whether you're whipping up a weeknight dinner or feeding a gathering, these cheesy, saucy enchiladas will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 8 count Flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Lay a flour tortilla on a flat surface, and spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla.

Step 5

Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 6

Pour the remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they're fully covered.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 0.5 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top of the sauce-covered tortillas.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 10

Take the enchiladas out of the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro, if using.

Step 11

Serve your enchiladas warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	948.5 grams (948.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603

Total Fat 171.50g	220%
Saturated Fat 96.10g	481%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 402mg	134%
Sodium 4165mg	181%
Total Carbohydrate 171.40g	62%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 7.40g
Protein 115.90g	232%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 3164mg	243%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 696mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 25.5%