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Easy Chicken Enchiladas (Comfort Food Made Simple)

Classic baked chicken enchiladas with rich sauce and melted cheese, perfect for easy family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Filling
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce red, divided
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 6 tortillas

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish.
  2. Cook onion, garlic, and spices; add chicken.
  3. Fill and roll tortillas, place in dish.
  4. Top with sauce and cheese.
  5. Bake until bubbly and melted.

Notes

Use green enchilada sauce for variation.