Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas
These Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and quick meal featuring tender shredded chicken, a rich enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, all wrapped in tortillas.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Microwave
- large baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups easy enchilada sauce divided
- 8 corn or flour tortillas (see note if using flour tortillas)
- 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- diced onions
- chopped cilantro
- sour cream
- shredded lettuce
- cotija cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper; mix and season to taste.
- Warm tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping halfway through, until warm and pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining 1 ¾ cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings.
Notes
For best results, ensure tortillas are warm and pliable before rolling to prevent tearing. Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.