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a pan of chicken enchiladas with two on a spatula

Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe


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Description

These Easy Chicken Enchiladas take a few minutes of prep work and are universally loved.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce*, divided
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 can mild diced green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese, divided
  • 15 (5 inch) corn tortillas*, warmed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Spread a small amount of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium rectangle baking dish. 
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup enchilada sauce, the green chiles, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of the Colby jack cheese. 
  4. Warm your tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or using a dry pan and heating each one for about 10 seconds per side. 
  5. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll it up, and place it seam side down in the baking dish. My baking dish allows for 3 rows of 5 tortillas. 
  6. Top the tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheese. 
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until everything is hot and the cheese is melted. Enjoy. 

Notes

Notes:

  1. Use my homemade enchilada sauce (recipe below) or if you’re in a pinch, canned sauce can be used.
  2. Adjust the amount of tortillas used if you use larger tortillas. Flour tortillas may also be substituted.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe:

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup chili powder 
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  1. In a small pan over medium high heat, heat 3 tablespoons avocado oil.
  2. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  3. Add 1/4 cup chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and whisk for another 30 seconds. 
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and whisk constantly until combined. 
  5. Add the tomato paste and whisk until combined. 
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat. 
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 581
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Fat: 32 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 13 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 40 grams
  • Fiber: 6.5 grams
  • Protein: 35 grams