There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of enchiladas baking in the oven. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual dinner with friends, these Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas will be your new go-to recipe. Made with tender rotisserie chicken, flavorful taco seasoning, and melty cheddar cheese, this dish is as simple as it is satisfying. Let’s dive into how you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients You’ll Need These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas:
- 2 pounds cooked chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken for convenience)
- ⅓ cup taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cups salsa
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Instructions:
Step 1: Prep Your Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating, prepare the chicken mixture.
Step 2: Season the Chicken Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooked chicken. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour in ¼ cup of water. Cook until the seasoning is fully incorporated and the water has evaporated, giving the chicken a rich, flavorful coating.
Step 3: Mix It All Together Transfer the seasoned chicken to a large mixing bowl. Add 3 cups of salsa and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything together until well combined—this is your tasty enchilada filling.
Step 4: Assemble the Enchiladas Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. This ensures your enchiladas won’t stick to the pan and adds extra flavor. Place about 4 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll them up tightly like a burrito.
Step 5: Arrange and Top Line up the filled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared casserole dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, ensuring every tortilla is coated. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dish.
Step 6: Bake to Perfection Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it—the goal is golden, gooey goodness!
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy Once out of the oven, let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair them with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, or a side of guacamole for the ultimate meal.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Recipe:
Quick and Convenient: Using rotisserie chicken saves you time without sacrificing flavor.
Family-Friendly: Kids and adults alike will rave about these cheesy, savory enchiladas.
Customizable: Add beans, corn, or even spicy jalapeños to the filling for your own twist.
Give these Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas a try, and watch them become a regular in your dinner rotation. Share your creations with me on my cooking page or YouTube channel—I’d love to see how yours turn out!
Happy cooking!
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Equipment
- Skillet
- large mixing bowl
- 9 X 13 inch casserole dish
- measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or spoon for mixing
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Cooked Chicken I used a rotisserie chicken.
- ⅓ Cup Taco Seasoning
- 3 Cups Salsa
- 4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; divided
- 8 Large Flour Tortillas
- ¼ Cup Water
- 10 Ounce Can of Enchilada Sauce
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°
- Add Cooked Chicken to a skillet heated to medium heat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to chicken and cook until seasoning is incorporated and the water is cooked out.
- Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add salsa and 2 cups of cheese.
- Stir mixture until well combined.
- In a 9 X 13 casserole dish add enough enchilada sauce to coat bottom of the dish. Reserve the remainder of the sauce.
- Add approximately 4 tablespoons of chicken mixture to the center of a flour tortilla.
- Fold one side of the tortilla over the meat mixture toward the other side. Roll the two end caps of the tortilla closest to the meat mixture in. Continue rolling the tortilla like a burrito to the opposite side.
- Continue the same steps with each flour tortilla using all the meat mixture.
- Line the enchiladas in the casserole dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cover with remaining cheese.
- Bake in oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
Another great hit with my family next time I will double it so there’s left overs as requested by my family. A big thank you.
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That looks so yummy I’m going to have to try. Thank you for the recipe