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Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas for Weeknights

Two rolled easy chicken enchiladas covered in red sauce, melted cheese, and drizzled with sour cream.
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Make this family favorite chicken dinner with minimal effort. This recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver cheesy, saucy chicken enchiladas fast enough for any busy night.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce until smooth. This is your creamy binder.
  4. Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable. This stops them from tearing.
  5. Dip each tortilla quickly into the remaining enchilada sauce to coat lightly.
  6. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of the mixed cheeses down the center of each tortilla.
  7. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  8. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
  9. Spread the sour cream mixture over the top of the sauced tortillas.
  10. Top everything with the remaining shredded cheese.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot throughout.

Notes

  • If you want to make these ahead of time, assemble the enchiladas completely, cover the dish, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.
  • For extra flavor, warm the tortillas briefly in the vegetable oil before dipping them in the sauce.
  • You can substitute canned, cooked chicken for rotisserie chicken to save even more time on this quick dinner recipe.

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