🌯 Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas – Saucy, Cheesy & Comfort Food at Its Best
🌯 Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: Mexican, AmericanServings
3
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
450
kcalSaucy, cheesy, and packed with flavor — these Chicken Enchiladas are pure comfort food! 🌯🧀🔥
✅ Loaded with shredded chicken and melted cheese
✅ Easy to prep and bake in one dish
✅ Great for family dinners or leftovers
✅ Make ahead and freeze for busy nights
📌 Pin this for your next Mexican-inspired dinner night!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can red enchilada sauce
or try our Homemade Hatch Red Chili1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, diced onion
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
- Cook Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add shredded chicken, half the enchilada sauce, and half the cheese. Stir to combine.
- Assemble: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll, and place seam-side down in a baking pan.
- Top & Bake: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- ✅ Add black beans or corn to the filling for extra flavor.
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