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Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas for a Family Dinner

Two delicious easy chicken enchiladas covered in melted red sauce and cheddar cheese on a white plate.
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Make comforting, cheesy chicken enchiladas fast. This simple recipe uses shredded chicken and red sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal that your family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, sour cream, chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined.
  3. Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable. This prevents tearing when rolling.
  4. Dip each tortilla lightly into the remaining enchilada sauce to coat both sides.
  5. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each sauced tortilla. Sprinkle a small amount of the mixed cheeses over the filling.
  6. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the dish.
  8. Top the enchiladas with the remaining mixed cheeses.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  10. Let the cheesy chicken enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For an even faster meal, use rotisserie chicken for your shredded chicken.
  • You can substitute corn tortillas for flour tortillas if preferred, but warm them longer to prevent breakage.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add a diced jalapeño to the chicken filling mixture.

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