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Easy homemade chicken enchiladas with melted cheese and sauce

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food. With tender shredded chicken, perfectly seasoned filling, and a rich homemade-style sauce, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners everyone will love.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 425kcal
Cost: $12–15

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic works best for even baking
  • Large mixing bowls For sauce and filling
  • Whisk For smooth, lump-free sauce
  • Rubber spatula For creamy filling
  • Aluminum foil Prevents over-browning
  • Microwave-safe plate To warm tortillas easily

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 1 cup sour cream Adds creaminess
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles Adds mild spice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Divided

For the Sauce

  • 3 cups enchilada sauce Red or green
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth

For Assembly

  • 12 medium flour or corn tortillas Warmed before filling
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping
  • fresh cilantro For garnish
  • sliced jalapeños Optional

Instructions

  • Prepare Filling: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded chicken, green chiles, and seasonings until smooth.
  • Make Sauce: Whisk together enchilada sauce, sour cream, and chicken broth until creamy.
  • Assemble: Fill and roll tortillas with chicken mixture; place seam-side down in baking dish.
  • Top & Bake: Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle cheese, cover, and bake until golden and bubbly.
  • Rest & Serve: Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving; garnish with cilantro and jalapeños.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 220g | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2mg