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A close-up of a cheesy chicken enchilada being lifted from a casserole dish, showcasing melted cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Kelly
This recipe for Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas is a quick and delicious dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, cheddar cheese, and soft flour tortillas, these enchiladas are baked to perfection with a layer of enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Easy to customize and full of flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 348 kcal

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.

Notes

The nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 4.5gProtein: 53.1gFat: 11.2gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3.5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
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