Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 2 cups easy enchilada sauce, (divided); 8 corn or flour tortillas ((see note if using flour tortillas)); 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, (divided); salt and pepper, (to taste); optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Isabel Eats

easy chicken enchiladas

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken2 cups easy enchilada sauce, (divided)8 corn or flour tortillas ((see note if using flour tortillas))2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, (divided)salt and pepper, (to taste)optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together and taste. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.

Step 2

If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping the them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.

Step 3

Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with the shredded chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly to close and place in large baking dish seam side down.

Step 4

Pour the remaining 1 3/4 cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 5

Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.