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Three homemade chicken enchiladas in a dark baking dish, smothered in red sauce and melted cheese, topped with a dollop of sour cream, cilantro, and diced red onion.

Chicken Enchiladas

A simple, kid-approved Chicken Enchiladas recipe that uses pantry staples, comes together in under an hour, and tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Best white chicken enchiladas, Chicken enchiladas casserole, Chicken enchiladas chicken breast, Easy chicken enchiladas Allrecipes, Easy chicken enchiladas recipe, Easy healthy chicken enchiladas, Green chicken enchiladas, White chicken enchiladas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rest: 3 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 9×13″ baking dish (glass or metal, greased lightly)
  • Large bowl (for mixing filling)
  • Sharp knife (for shredding chicken)
  • Cutting board
  • Microwave or skillet (for warming tortillas)
  • Aluminum foil (to cover during baking)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken - shredded rotisserie or homemade
  • 12 small corn tortillas - warmed
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce - red or green store-bought
  • 2 cups shredded cheese - Mexican blend or cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded cheese - extra for topping
  • ½ cup diced onion - optional
  • ½ cup sour cream - for serving
  • 1 cup cooked black beans - drained & rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro - optional chopped

Instructions

  • Gather and Prepare All Ingredients Before Starting
  • Mix Shredded Chicken, Cheese, and Optional Add-ins Thoroughly
  • Spread Sauce Evenly Across the Bottom of the Baking Dish
  • Fill and Roll Each Tortilla Tightly with the Chicken-Cheese Mix
  • Pour Remaining Sauce Over Rolls and Sprinkle on Cheese Topping

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 750mg (33%) | Potassium: 350mg (10%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 800IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 200mg (20%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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