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Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious and cheesy chicken enchiladas topped with a rich red sauce and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
For Assembly
  • 8 large corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded for topping
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. This mixture will be the flavorful filling for your enchiladas.
Prepare the Enchilada Sauce
  1. If using store-bought enchilada sauce, pour it into a bowl and set aside. If making homemade, prepare your favorite recipe and set aside.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Take a warm corn tortilla, place about ⅓ cup of the chicken filling in the center, and roll it tightly. Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  3. Once all the enchiladas are in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, ensuring all tortillas are covered.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the sauce. This will create a delicious cheesy crust as it bakes.
Bake the Enchiladas
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This helps to steam the enchiladas and keep them moist.
  2. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Serve
  1. Once baked, remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
  2. Serve hot with additional enchilada sauce or sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, warm the tortillas before filling to make them more pliable. You can also customize the filling by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.

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