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easy chicken enchiladas in a white baking dish topped with avocado and cilantro

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

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These easy chicken enchiladas are made with shredded chicken, salsa, seasonings and cheese, all rolled up in corn tortillas and smothered with red enchilada sauce. As an added plus, this easy enchilada recipe uses simple ingredients and is pretty healthy! This healthy enchilada recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 7 2 enchiladas each
Calories 418
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 1 pound (about 4 cups) cooked chicken, shredded (I like to use rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 8 ounces light shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (or other favorite cheese)
  • 1 cup prepared salsa
  • 14 corn tortillas, softened
  • any desired toppings: diced tomato, chopped cilantro, avocado, sour cream, etc..

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray 9x13" glass dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together shredded chicken, taco seasoning, 2/3 of the shredded cheese and the salsa.
  • Prepare corn tortillas, about 5 at a time, in between a damp paper towel and in the microwave for about 30 seconds. This will keep them from cracking when you roll them.
  • Fill corn tortillas evenly with chicken/cheese filling, and roll and place into baking dish. Pour remaining red enchilada sauce over top the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese + more as desired. Bake covered with foil* for 30 minutes or until hot and melty.
  • Top with any desired toppings and serve.

Notes

*spray foil with nonstick cooking spray before covering pan of enchiladas to prevent cheese from sticking.
Photos by Sasha at Eat Love Eats.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladas | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1039IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg