Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Transform your weeknight dinners with these Easy Chicken Enchiladas—a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish ready in just 40 minutes! Juicy shredded chicken is combined with sautéed onions, garlic, tangy enchilada sauce, and a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses for the ultimate creamy filling. Wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in more enchilada sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly, these enchiladas are perfect for satisfying cravings without the fuss. Serve them hot and garnish with sour cream, diced avocado, or fresh cilantro for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Quick, comforting, and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, this recipe is a must-try for busy families or meal prep enthusiasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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 pieces Flour tortillas
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Chopped onion
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)
• 1 piece Diced avocado (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, sautéed onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix until fully combined.

Step 4

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5

Place a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Add about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture to the center of the tortilla. Roll it tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.

Step 6

Pour the remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, diced avocado, and extra chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2228.2 grams (2228.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3784

Total Fat 187.30g	240%
Saturated Fat 87.00g	435%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 911mg	304%
Sodium 7942mg	345%
Total Carbohydrate 213.80g	78%
Dietary Fiber 27.50g	98%
Total Sugars 20.70g
Protein 316.50g	633%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2488mg	191%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 3780mg	80%

*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: 44.3%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 22.5%