Easy Enchiladas Beef or Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinners with this crowd-pleasing recipe for Easy Enchiladas Beef or Chicken! Perfectly seasoned ground beef or tender shredded chicken is wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in rich enchilada sauce, and topped with a generous layer of melted Mexican blend cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish is customizable—add diced tomatoes for extra flavor or garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Whether baking for the family or meal-prepping for the week, these enchiladas deliver bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal made right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef or shredded cooked chicken
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Small onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes (optional, if using beef)
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 8 Flour tortillas (medium size)
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

If using beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat. Season with taco seasoning and stir in diced tomatoes (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes and set aside.

Step 3

If using chicken: Combine shredded cooked chicken with taco seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Place a portion of the beef or chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla (about 2-3 tablespoons per tortilla) and sprinkle with a small handful of cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped cilantro (if using) and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2066 grams (2066.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3802

Total Fat 226.10g	290%
Saturated Fat 99.00g	495%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 623mg	208%
Sodium 11712mg	509%
Total Carbohydrate 269.10g	98%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 32.50g
Protein 168.10g	336%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 2244mg	173%
Iron 30mg	164%
Potassium 3095mg	66%

*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: 53.8%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 28.4%