Easy 7 Ingredient Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas are a very classic Mexican dish and quite honestly one of the best Mexican dishes. These 7 ingredient chicken enchiladas make for the best Mexican dinner! Made with shredded chicken, seasonings, cheese, sour cream, tortilla shells, and red enchilada sauce. Making for an easy meal any day of the week.

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I would say tacos are my number one with chicken enchiladas coming in second. This exact chicken enchilada recipe to be exact.

Enchiladas are easier to make than you may think. These Easy 7 ingredient chicken enchiladas are made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream, taco and Cajun seasoning, and enchilada sauce! Then topped with more cheese and baked until it’s perfectly melted and crispy.

This is seriously the best chicken enchiladas recipe ever! It’s super easy and tastes amazing making for the best dinner idea any night of the week and makes for the perfect lunch leftovers the next day.

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchilada Ingredients

Here is everything you need to make the best and easiest chicken enchiladas.

• Tortillas: I usually use storebought flour tortillas however you can use corn tortillas to.
• Chicken: I typically cook my chicken and shred it with a hand mixer however if you’re looking for a faster way you could always buy pre shredded chicken or also use chicken from a rotisserie chicken. Since it’s already cooked, you’d just have to shred it yourself.
• Sour cream: The sour cream in this recipe is a big must. It’s what makes the enchiladas extra creamy.
• Seasonings: For the classic Mexican flavor using taco seasoning does the trick. Adding in a bit of Cajun seasoning adds just the right amount of spice that you’re looking for. If you don’t prefer spicy than take out the Cajun seasoning.
• Shredded cheese: I’m always mixing up the type of cheese I use however my favorite is the pre shredded Mexican style cheese you can buy at most grocery stores. Some other good options are cheddar or mozzarella. Mixing a couple different cheese would taste great too.
• Enchilada sauce: Enchilada sauce is what puts these chicken enchiladas together. If you can use homemade enchilada sauce your enchiladas will taste even better.

How To Make Chicken Enchiladas

Here are the steps to make these yummy chicken enchiladas.

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In a large baking dish pour about ½ cup of enchilada sauce to cover the bottom. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, sour cream, taco seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
• Put your tortillas on a plate and microwave for 1 minute flipping when halfway through until they are warm.
• Assemble the enchiladas by filling them evenly with the shredded chicken mixture. Roll the tortillas tightly and put seem down in the prepared baking dish.
• Pour the remaining 1 ½ cup enchilada sauce over the top of the tortilla shells along with the remaining 1 ½ cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and crispy.
• Serve immediately and garnish with toppings.

Chicken Enchilada Toppings

• Salsa
• More sour cream
• guacamole
• Cilantro
• Sliced avacado
• Onions
• Peppers

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Chicken Enchilada Tips

• For the chicken: I highly recommend cooking your own chicken and shredding yourself with a hand mixer or with using two forks. however, if you’re in a time crunch buying pre shredded chicken is the easiest option.
• Enchilada sauce: If you can use homemade enchilada sauce. Homemade is always better and it will make your enchiladas taste even better! If you aren’t making homemade and you’re wanting to add some kick to your chicken enchiladas use medium or hot enchilada sauce instead of mild sauce.
• Prepping in advance: You can pep the enchiladas in advance. Make the recipe as provided and store in the fridge covering with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
• Storing: For storing your enchiladas in the fridge let cool and put in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can reheat the enchiladas in the microwave or oven. To freeze the enchiladas let cool completely and place in a freezer safe container. The enchiladas can last for up to 3 months in the freezer if stored correctly.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Enchilada Recipe

• These enchiladas are super easy to make. With only 7 ingredients which are things you’re most likely to have at home these enchiladas are so easy to make. Allowing for an easy dinner idea any day of the week.
• Although this recipe is for chicken enchiladas you can easily substitute with other meats or add in veggies or beans, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. Really the variations are endless. If you’re wanting to add some more spice to these enchiladas use medium or hot enchilada sauce.
• The enchilada ingredients aren’t super expensive making for a super cheap dinner.
• Looking for an easy Cinco De Mayo recipe? These enchiladas will make for the perfect dish to bring to your Cinco De Mayo Gathering.

Sides To Make With Chicken Enchiladas

I topped my enchiladas with sour cream and chives and served with Spanish rice and some guacamole. Serving with some salsa or refried beans would be another great option.

There are so many options to make when it comes to making side dishes for enchiladas. Some other really great options are Mexican style corn bread, sautéed vegetables, or even a basic salad would do.

Don’t overthink it when trying to find the best side dish. Pick one thing and make it. If it wasn’t a big hit this time around, then next time you can try something different. My favorite and recommend side is Spanish rice. Trust me it won’t disappoint.

Questions For You

1. Do you prefer flour tortillas or corn tortillas?
2. What other Mexican recipes would you like to see on my blog?

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