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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas are the weeknight dinner of your dreams! Quick, kid-friendly, and customizable.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 10 enchiladas
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 ¼ cups enchilada sauce divided
  • 2 cups shredded cheese divided, can use monterey, colby jack, cheddar, or a blend
  • ½ cup sweet white or yellow onion finely chopped (optional)
  • 10 pieces corn tortillas 6 inch

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with ¾ cup of enchilada sauce, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and onions (if using).
  • Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9x13” baking dish, set aside.
  • Warm tortillas one at a time in a heated skillet, about 10 seconds per side.
  • Lay tortillas flat and scoop about ¼-⅓ cup of filling per tortilla. Fold the edges of each tortilla over the center and place seam side down into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with all tortillas/filling.
  • Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, and evenly sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese overtop.
  • Transfer to center rack of 375F preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and enchiladas are heated through.
  • Serve warm plain or with sour cream, guacamole, and/or cilantro.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 649mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, Easy Chicken Enchiladas, easy dinner, enchiladas, weeknight meal
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