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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful, quick dinner your family will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded, rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 ounces green chilies (1 small can)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, if preferred)
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce (1 can)
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese, shredded)
  • ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • ½ cup tomatoes (finely chopped)

Instructions

Instructions:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, green chilies, garlic powder, ground cumin, Monterey Jack cheese, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Use a spatula to mix everything together until well combined.
  • Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
  • Spread a thin layer of the red enchilada sauce on the bottom of your casserole dish. Take a tortilla and add a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in the casserole dish.
  • Once all the enchiladas are assembled in the dish, pour the remaining red enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the Mexican blend cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Once baked, remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and fresh tomatoes before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Casserole dish
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
  • For gluten-free enchiladas, opt for gluten-free tortillas.
  • Leftover enchiladas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.