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Quick Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Easy Cheesy Weeknight Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy chicken enchiladas recipe that combines tender shredded chicken with melted cheese and tangy enchilada sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great for speed)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh avocado slices or guacamole, extra chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly incorporated. Optionally, sauté onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes before mixing for a softer bite.
  3. Wrap tortillas in a damp kitchen towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll it up tightly and place seam-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat for all tortillas (about 8 enchiladas).
  5. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden around the edges.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños as desired.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Do not overfill tortillas (about 1/4 cup filling each). Let enchiladas rest 5 minutes after baking to help filling set. If sauce is thin, spoon more over enchiladas halfway through baking. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or chipotle peppers. For gluten-free, use fresh corn tortillas. For dairy-free, substitute cheeses and sour cream with alternatives.

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