Quick Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Create a weeknight dinner sensation with these Quick Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, a recipe that packs bold flavors and comes together in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender shredded chicken, a rich blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and a zesty enchilada sauce, these enchiladas are wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for busy evenings, this easy-to-follow recipe is customizable with diced green chilies for extra heat and topped with optional sour cream and fresh cilantro for a garnish that pops. Whether you’re cooking for a family meal or a comforting solo dinner, these enchiladas are guaranteed to satisfy. Ideal for lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine, this dish is a one-pan wonder that's as simple to prep as it is irresistible to eat!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 8 Small flour tortillas
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Diced green chilies (optional for extra flavor)
• 0 Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and the diced green chilies (if using). Mix well.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are completely covered.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2023.8 grams (2023.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3627

Total Fat 175.70g	225%
Saturated Fat 96.40g	482%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 1011mg	337%
Sodium 7539mg	328%
Total Carbohydrate 170.20g	62%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 18.60g
Protein 331.80g	664%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2983mg	229%
Iron 22mg	119%
Potassium 3176mg	68%

*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: 44.1%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 19.0%