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    Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    Published: May 11, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Learn how to make Easy Chicken Enchiladas with a cheesy top! Flavorful, spicy and delicious, this dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. Also, learn my trick to preventing the corn tortillas from breaking.

    I use my Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken for the filling and my all-time favorite 5-Minute Blender Enchilada Sauce, both made in advance, and assemble the enchiladas before baking.

    Enchiladas with melted cheese in baking dish.

    Mexican food is currently at least twice on our menu each week. Even though Cinco de Mayo is behind us, there is always time for tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Like these! Made super easy and named The Best by my Hubby. Yay!

    If you plan ahead, you can make the chicken and the sauce the day before and assemble enchiladas on the day you served them. They also freeze well and can be reheated for a great dinner on busy weekdays.

    Ingredients:

    • shredded chicken or my Mexican chicken
    • enchilada sauce (try my homemade version)
    • cheese
    • corn tortillas
    • pico de gallo
    • parsley

    Instructions:

    • Prepare the slow cooker Mexican chicken.
    • Make Blender Enchilada Sauce.
    • Heat up corn tortillas in the microwave (covered with a damp paper towel). Use 1/4 cup of chicken filling per tortilla and arrange them in a baking dish.
    • Pour enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle everything with cheese.
    • Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted.
    • Serve with pico de gallo.
    Two chicken enchiladas on white plate, pico de gallo on top.

    Freezing and reheating

    Yep, you can prepare the whole dish and freeze it for up to 6 months in a sealed container. When ready to serve, let the dish come to room temperature, then top with cheese and bake.

    Yes, you can reheat enchiladas in the oven. If previously chilled in the fridge, set oven to 350 degrees and bake enchiladas for 15 to 20 minutes. If frozen, thaw out and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

    How to prevent corn tortillas from breaking?

    I've learned this trick from my Husband. To make corn tortillas more pliable, and prevent them from breaking when you roll them into enchiladas, place a stack of them on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 12 to 15 seconds. Fill with chicken, roll up and arrange in baking dish. It works every time!

    Can I use flour tortillas for enchiladas?

    A lot of people prefer corn tortillas for enchiladas while a lot of recipes use flour tortillas. We definitely like the corn ones better. The texture is awesome while the flour tortillas get soggy and gummy.

    More Mexican recipes:

    • Black Bean Quinoa Enchiladas
    • Mexican Chicken and Rice
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Enchiladas in baking dish.

    Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

    Author: Anna
    Learn how to make the easiest and BEST chicken enchiladas! Thanks to my enchilada sauce made with just a few ingredients in the blender and my Mexican chicken cooked in slow cooker, this recipe is super easy! Also, learn my trick to preventing the corn tortillas from breaking.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 185 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups Mexican Chicken
    • 1.5 cup cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
    • 8 corn tortillas
    • 1.25 cup enchilada sauce
    • pico de gallo
    • cilantro or parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Spread 3 tablespoons of this enchilada sauce on the bottom of 9" by 13" baking dish.
    • Place tortillas on a large plate and cover with damp paper towel. Microwave for 12 seconds. If not warm, microwave for 10 more seconds.
    • Using 1/4 cup of chicken (from this recipe) and a tablespoon of cheese, fill each tortilla, fold and place seam down in the dish. Repeat with all tortillas.
    • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas, spread gently with a spoon.
    • Top tortillas with remaining cheese.
    • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Serve 2 tortillas per person, topped with pico de gallo or chopped tomatoes and red onion.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    1. Leeny says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      Really simple and tasty...
      Will definitely make this again.
      Served it wth rice, and some refried beans as a side...Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Becky Hardin says

      May 13, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is dinner one night this week! So delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 16, 2019 at 3:06 pm

        Thanks Becky! I am so glad they were a hit!

        Reply
    3. Tanya Schroeder says

      May 13, 2019 at 6:25 am

      5 stars
      These look perfect saucy and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Trang says

      May 12, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      So good for so little ingredients required!

      Reply
    5. suzy says

      May 12, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for supper and it was a huge hit!

      Reply
    6. Sara Welch says

      May 12, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for dinner last night and my family absolutely loved them! It requires minimal ingredient and came together quickly!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 12, 2019 at 8:28 pm

        Thank you, Sara! I am so glad they were a hit.

        Reply
    7. David Reams says

      May 02, 2018 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      I made this a few weeks ago and my family loved it! They wanted more! Can you use taco sized tortillas with this recipe in the 9×13 baking dish as well? I have a pot luck next week and would like to make smaller proportions of this for more people.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Hi David! You can use any size tortillas you like. 😀 Thanks so much!

        Reply
    8. Maria says

      May 19, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      This looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    9. Megan says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:48 pm

      Easy recipes are great on busy weeknights. This looks wonderfully flavorful.

      Reply
      • Nancy H says

        January 08, 2018 at 9:07 am

        where is the recipe for mexican chicken in slow cooker and the sauce

        Reply
        • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

          January 08, 2018 at 7:20 pm

          Hi Nancy! They are both linked at the top of my post. Here is the direct link to the Mexican chicken: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/slow-cooker-mexican-chicken-recipe/ and here is the recipe for the enchilada sauce: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/5-minute-blender-enchilada-sauce-recipe/

          Reply

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