Get ready to transform your dinner routine with the most incredibly easy and delicious chicken enchiladas you've ever tasted! Imagine creamy, cheesy, perfectly rolled tortillas packed with tender chicken that will have your family begging for seconds. This recipe is so simple, even novice cooks can create a restaurant-quality meal that looks like it took hours to prepare – but takes just 40 minutes from start to finish!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 6 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and create a creamy chicken filling.
- Warm the flour tortillas for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to make them more pliable and easier to roll.
- Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish to prevent the tortillas from sticking.
- Take each tortilla and spoon an equal amount of the chicken and sour cream mixture down the center, then carefully roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Once all tortillas are filled and placed in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the enchiladas, covering them completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the tortillas are slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, additional sour cream, or sliced green onions before serving.
Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep time and extra flavor.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Don't overfill your tortillas – this can make rolling difficult and cause them to tear.
- For extra flavor, mix some taco seasoning into your chicken and sour cream mixture.
- Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes after baking to help the filling set and make serving easier.
- For a crispy top, broil the enchiladas for 2-3 minutes after baking if you want extra golden cheese.
- Serve with additional toppings like fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream for a restaurant-style presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 315kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 63mg
