🔥 Cheesy, Spicy & Irresistible! ✨ Chicken Enchiladas Recipe (Ready in 45 Minutes!) ⏱️🇲🇽
Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!Craving a fiesta in every bite? These Chicken Enchiladas are loaded with shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and smoky enchilada sauce, wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to bubbly perfection! 🌶️🧀 Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or Cinco de Mayo, this recipe is easy, crowd-pleasing, and tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant—no passport required. Let’s roll!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💃
✅ Bold, authentic flavors – smoky, spicy, cheesy goodness!
✅ Meal prep superstar – assemble ahead or freeze for later! ❄️
✅ Customizable heat – mild or extra spicy, your call! 🌶️
✅ Family-friendly – kids and adults devour them! 👨👩👧👦
✅ One-dish wonder – minimal cleanup! 🧼
Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒
(Serves 6-8)
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!) 🍗
- 8-10 flour or corn tortillas 🌯 (use corn for gluten-free)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend) 🧀
- 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce 🍅
- 1 cup diced onion 🧅
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles 🌶️
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime 🥑🍋
Step-by-Step Instructions 📝
1️⃣ Prep the Filling
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ½ cup enchilada sauce, 1 cup cheese, onion, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
2️⃣ Warm the Tortillas
- Lightly grease a skillet. Warm tortillas for 10-15 seconds each to prevent cracking.
3️⃣ Assemble the Enchiladas
- Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
4️⃣ Sauce & Cheese It Up
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve!
- Top with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges. Dig in! 🥑
Pro Tips for Enchilada Success 🌟
🔹 Use rotisserie chicken – saves time and adds flavor!
🔹 Double the sauce – for extra saucy, moist enchiladas!
🔹 Add beans or rice – stretch the filling for budget-friendly meals! 🌽
🔹 Freeze before baking – wrap tightly and bake from frozen (add 15-20 mins). ❄️
🔹 Broil for 2-3 minutes – for extra crispy, golden cheese (watch closely!).
Serving Ideas 🍽️
- Fiesta Spread: Mexican rice, refried beans, and margaritas! 🍹
- Fresh & Light: Corn salad + lime crema 🥗
- Game Day: Slice into bite-sized pieces + salsa verde dip! 🏈
- Breakfast Twist: Top with a fried egg + hot sauce! 🍳
Why Chicken Enchiladas? 🌮
This dish is the ultimate comfort food meets fiesta! The tender chicken and smoky sauce soak into the tortillas, while the melted cheese adds creamy richness. Plus, it’s gluten-free adaptable, easy to veganize (swap cheese and chicken!), and perfect for feeding a crowd. Leftovers? They taste even better the next day!
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Love this? Try our [Beef Enchiladas] or [Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas] next! 🍴🔥
