Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these easy chicken enchiladas are wrapped in soft tortillas and baked with a smoky red enchilada sauce. Perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked shredded chicken
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8 flour or corn tortillas (6–8 inch)
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1 ½ to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar + Monterey Jack)
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1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
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1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: 1/4 cup diced green chiles, chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Mix chicken, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheese, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and green chiles (if using).
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Fill tortillas with 1/3–1/2 cup of mixture, roll, and place seam-side down in the dish.
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Pour enchilada sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.
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Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro or toppings of choice.