Description
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas wrap shredded chicken in soft tortillas, smother them in rich enchilada sauce, and top everything with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, they come together quickly and are topped with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 tortillas (flour or corn)
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
1 avocado, diced (for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner