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    Home » Grocer to Table » Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    Posted on May 1, 2018 By Beth Neels

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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 connoisseur! Ok, there, I admitted it! 🙂

    2 chicken enchiladas on white plate with black rim garnished with Mexican crema and lettuce

    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!

    How to Make Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    2 chicken enchiladas on white plate garnished with sour cream with refried beans

    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.

    tray of easy chicken enchiladas with refried beans

    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!!

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    Tray of enchiladas on metal baking pan.

    Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    Chicken Enchiladas are very easy and can be made with rotisserie chicken, if you choose!
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    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 15 servings
    Calories: 185kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $5

    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
    9x 13 baking pan
    cast iron frying pan 8"
    mixing bowls
    knife, chef's knife
    cutting board, bamboo
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    Notes

    Perfect use for leftover chicken.
    Perfect garnishes for enchiladas;
    • lettuce
    • tomato
    • sour  cream or creme fraiche
    • queso fresco or cotija
    • avocado
    • hot sauce 
    • salsa
    Serve with refried beans and/ or Spanish rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    1. Ramona

      May 02, 2018 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      This chicken enchiladas look to die for. I love the look and the sound of those. In Europe I think we are more into Asian food I must make more Mexican dishes for sure. I’m going to try those definitely.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:48 pm

        That’s what Brian said! You poor things!! I am so sorry for you!! 🙂 You really must give it a try!

        Reply
    2. Brian Jones

      May 02, 2018 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      I saw your enchilada sauce the other day and it sounds wonderful, I really do keep meaning to work on Mexican food, we ararely see it on this side of the Atlantic, these are definitely on my must make list!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:47 pm

        They are so good! I am truly sorry for you, Brian!! Mexican is one of our favorites!

        Reply
    3. Leandi

      May 02, 2018 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      This looks perfect for Cinco de Mayo and I love the idea of using a whole roast chicken. Can you say creamy chicken soup? Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        You could use chicken soup, as well! I try to keep it a bit lighter!

        Reply
    4. Arjhon Canoy

      May 01, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so delicious, flavourful and easy to make. Will be adding this to our list to make this weekend. This is perfect because we will be making rotisserie chicken too. Thanks for this recipe!.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        Yes, this is the perfect recipe for rotisserie chicken! Thank you Arjhon!

        Reply
    5. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog

      May 01, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite dinners! Love to see your take on this Mexican dish, interested in your homemade enchilada sauce, too!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:45 pm

        You will love the homemade sauce, Alina! Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Jessica Formicola

      May 01, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      These would be so perfect for Cinco de Mayo! So delicious!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:45 pm

        I’m making it again on Saturday! I just have to! Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov

      May 01, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      yessss! This is the perfect recipe for me. Looks VERY tasty! Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Is good food and this looks like one of the BEST! THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Veena! I appreciate your comment! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

        Reply
    8. Vicky

      May 01, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      My hubby loves Mexican food so I know he would love this. I am interested to try the homemade enchilada sauce with this as I bet it tastes way better than store bought.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        It is absolutely far superior! Thank you Vicky!

        Reply
    9. Pam

      May 01, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I’m in total agreement about loving Mexican food. I think we could eat it 7 days a week. Your enchilada recipe looks so good and easy. Got to try it!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 02, 2018 at 3:43 pm

        Oh, we could too! Totally! I can’t even look at this and I want to make more! LOL!

        Reply

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