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Ultimate Quick Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Ultimate Quick Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Craving enchiladas but short on time? This recipe delivers delicious, comforting flavors in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs cooked chicken shredded
Sauce
  • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
Filling
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Tortillas & Toppings
  • 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • chopped cilantro Optional topping
  • diced tomatoes Optional topping
  • olives Optional topping
  • more cheese Optional topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  3. Add the shredded chicken to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to combine.
    1.5 lbs cooked chicken
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce and sour cream.
    1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream
  5. Spread a thin layer of the enchilada sauce mixture in the prepared baking dish.
    1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream
  6. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
    8 flour tortillas
  7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce mixture over the enchiladas.
    1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, olives, and extra cheese.
    chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, olives, more cheese
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!