
These creamy, cheesy, and flavorful chicken enchiladas are made with soft tortillas, shredded chicken, a rich sauce, and plenty of melted cheese for the perfect weeknight meal!
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
โณ Cook Time: 25 minutes
โฑ Total Time: 40 minutes
๐ฝ Servings: 6
๐ฅ Calories per Serving: ~450
๐ Ingredients
- ๐ฎ 8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- ๐ 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ๐ง 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- ๐ฅซ 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (red or green)
- ๐ฅ 1 cup sour cream
- ๐ฟ 1 tsp garlic powder
- ๐ฟ 1 tsp cumin
- ๐ฟ 1/2 tsp paprika
- ๐ง 1/2 cup diced onion
- ๐ฟ Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- ๐ฅ Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, avocado, jalapeรฑos
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Preheat Oven & Prepare Filling
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, 1 cup cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and diced onion.
2๏ธโฃ Assemble the Enchiladas
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased 9ร13โณ baking dish.
3๏ธโฃ Add Sauce & Cheese
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
4๏ธโฃ Bake Until Bubbly
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5๏ธโฃ Garnish & Serve
- Let cool for a few minutes, then top with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and your favorite toppings.
๐ฏ Why Youโll Love This Recipe
โ๏ธ Super creamy and cheesy!
โ๏ธ Quick & easyโready in 40 minutes!
โ๏ธ Perfect for meal prep & freezer-friendly!
โ๏ธ Customizable with beef, shrimp, or veggies!
๐ฅ Helpful Tips
โ
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
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Want extra spice? Add diced jalapeรฑos to the filling!
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Make it ahead! Assemble & freeze before baking.
Enjoy your Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladasโa crowd-pleasing, cheesy, and delicious dinner! Let me know if you want more quick meal ideas. ๐ ๐ฎ
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