Ultimate Easy Chicken Enchiladas for a Stress-Free Dinner
Quick and easy chicken enchiladas with shredded chicken, bold spices, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner for any night.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2½ cups cooked shredded chicken
8 flour or corn tortillas
2 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
½ onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then chicken and spices. Stir in ½ cup enchilada sauce.
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Warm tortillas to make pliable. Fill each with chicken and cheese, roll, and place seam-side down in the dish.
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Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Top with cheese.
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Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until bubbly.
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Let rest 5 minutes, then serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Add beans or veggies to bulk up the filling.