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Cheesy chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and chopped green onions, served on a black plate.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

4.91 from 10 votes
These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are comfort food classic, a weeknight dinner hero, and a dish with endless possibilities. Achieve that melty cheese pull, perfectly seasoned chicken, and flavorful sauce quickly and easily.
Prep Time : 30 minutes
Cook Time : 30 minutes
Total Time : 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 8 Corn and flour tortillas
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Canola oil
  • 2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 40 ounces Red enchilada sauce, 2 (20 ounce) cans
  • 16 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Green onions, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Grill tortillas until lightly charred on one side; set aside.
  • In a large skillet (I prefer to use cast iron), heat canola oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until translucent and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove onion from skillet; set aside.
  • Add enchilada sauce to skillet and warm over medium low heat.
  • Place a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish.
  • Begin assembling enchiladas by dipping a tortilla into the sauce and placing it on a flat surface.
  • Place 1/8 of the chicken down the center of the tortilla; add 1/8 of the onions and a small amount of cheese on top.
  • Roll up the enchilada and place it, seam side down, in the casserole dish.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the top the enchiladas in the casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  • If planning to freeze or make ahead, stop here and cover enchiladas tightly and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • When ready to eat, bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Top with sliced green onions.

Christina's Notes

 
  • Add Cilantro: Top with sour cream, avocado or your favorite hot pepper sauce.
  • Short cut tip: Buy and use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store when making these easy enchiladas.
  • Trick: Make sure you grill the tortillas.  Using a gas cooktop, or grill pan or even a frying pan to make the same slightly charred flavor.
  • Fresh Lime: Lime juice gives a nice fresh flavor burst.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Indeed try using a gluten-free tortillas or low salt tortillas and sauce when making these enchiladas.

MY NOTES