Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are the kind of meal that instantly feels like comfort food. Soft tortillas are stuffed with tender chicken, coated in bold enchilada sauce, and topped with a generous layer of gooey melted cheese.
This recipe is simple enough for weeknights but satisfying enough to serve when guests come over. With bold flavor and creamy, cheesy goodness in every bite, it’s a dinner that always disappears quickly.
How to make Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Makes approximately 4-5 servings
Equipment Needed
Large bowl and spoon, 9×13-inch casserole dish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cooked and shredded chicken
- 28 oz can, plus 10 oz can Enchilada sauce
- 16 oz medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10 medium flour tortillas
- Green onions and sour cream for serving, optional
Step-by-Step Process
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish, just coating the bottom.
3. Add the chicken, half of the cheese, and half of the sauce to a large bowl and stir to combine.
4. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds, flip over, then heat for another 10 seconds.
5. Spread a heaping spoonful across one edge of a tortilla, and roll it into itself. Place into the prepared casserole dish. Repeat until all of the tortillas have been filled. Squish the tortilla rolls into the dish as needed as it gets fuller.
6. Now pour the remainder of the sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading to the edges.
7. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and transfer to the oven to bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. If desired, top with green onions and serve with sour cream.
Helpful Tips for the Best Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
- Shred chicken finely: Makes Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas easier to roll.
- Mix filling thoroughly: Ensures balanced flavor in Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas.
- Spread sauce evenly: Helps Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas bake evenly.
- Cover edges with sauce: Prevents tortillas from drying out.
- Garnish before serving: Adds freshness to Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas.
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are baked with tender chicken, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese for a flavorful family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cooked and shredded chicken
- 28 oz can, plus 10 oz can Enchilada sauce
- 16 oz medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10 medium flour tortillas
- Green onions and sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish, just coating the bottom.
- Add the chicken, half of the cheese, and half of the sauce to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds, flip over, then heat for another 10 seconds.
- Spread a heaping spoonful across one edge of a tortilla, roll into itself. Place into the prepared casserole dish. Repeat until all of the tortillas have been filled. Squish the tortilla rolls into the dish as needed as it gets more full.
- Now pour the remainder of the sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading to the edges.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and transfer to the oven to bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- If desired, top with green onions and serve with sour cream.