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Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe for Dinner!

30-Minute Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Make delicious chicken enchiladas quickly with this easy recipe. Perfect for dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix chicken, onions, bell peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Spoon filling onto tortillas and roll them up.
  4. Place rolled tortillas in a baking dish.
  5. Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

  • Use leftover chicken for faster prep.
  • Swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas if preferred.
  • Add jalapeños for extra spice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: chicken enchiladas, easy dinner recipe, quick Mexican food