Name: Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded or cubed chicken pieces (or substitute rotisserie chicken); 1 can diced green chilies; 1/4 cup onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced (or use garlic powder); 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 24 corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese; for garnish, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, Queso fresco, salsa of your choice; 2-3 cups red sauce, recipe below. (Store bought can be substituted for homemade)

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Cinco de Mayo is here once again! Yay! These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are just what you need to celebrate the day!! These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are made with Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce, made with dried peppers as the major ingredient! So much more flavorful than those are mostly tomato based!!

Large metal casserole filled with chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with lettuce — **Easy Chicken Enchiladas**

To be perfectly honest, Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays. Why, you ask? We don’t usually have a party, or anything. We aren’t even Hispanic! I’ll tell you why, my friends. I am a Mexican food addict! Ok, there, I admitted it! 🙂

The thing we always do on Cinco de Mayo is make a delicious Mexican treat! I mean, I love it all! Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, salsas, (I’m dying to make a mole sauce! I had duck mole tacos when we visited Santa Catalina Island and they were to die for!) So to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, I made these easy, authetic Chicken Enchiladas!

Making Easy Chicken Enchiladas

I usually use a whole frying chicken, because they are so economical. The other added bonus is that I end up with lots of fresh chicken broth, that I can freeze for a later use. You could absolutely substitute a rotisserie chicken, to save yourself time.

Use this Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe to take your enchiladas to the next flavor level! It makes all of the difference in the world! What are you doing for Cinco de Mayo? Parties, bars, or just relaxing at home and making some great Mexican food? Let me know in the comments below!!

Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

Recipe

5 from 8 votes

2 chicken enchiladas garnished with lettuce and sour cream

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Chicken Enchiladas are very easy and can be made with rotisserie chicken, if you choose!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 15 servings

Calories: 300 kcal

Author: Binky

Ingredients

2 cups shredded or cubed chicken pieces or substitute rotisserie chicken
1 can diced green chilies
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or use garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup vegetable oil
24 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
for garnish, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, Queso fresco, salsa of your choice
2-3 cups red sauce, recipe below. Store bought can be substituted for homemade

Instructions

Mix chicken, chilies, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Heat oil over fairly high heat in a small frying pan,
Add one tortilla at a time to soften. Just a few seconds on the first side, until tortilla bubbles. Then flip on the other side for a few seconds. Drain between paper towels.

To assemble enchiladas

Heat oven to 350°F. Place a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking pan.
Dip enchilada in enchilada sauce, one at a time. Fill with 2 tbsp. of filling, on the bottom third of the tortilla. Roll tightly. Place slit side down on the baking pan,
Roll all enchiladas. If you have additional filling it can be saved in the freezer, or use for tacos.
Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce, depending on how wet you like them. Cover pan with foil and bake approximately 30 minutes.
Remove from oven. Remove lid, top with shredded cheese. Return to oven to melt cheese.
Serve with desired toppings.
Recipe for Enchilada Sauce

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