Chicken Enchiladas

5 / 5 (3 reviews)

Chicken Enchiladas are delicious and easy to make with chicken, homemade enchilada sauce, Mozzarella, and Cheddar cheese.

By: Catalina Castravet (via Sweetandsavorymeals)
Original Publish: Jan 30, 2019
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yields: 8, 8 servings

Nutrition Facts

478 kcalCalories
38 gProtein
53 gCarbs
13 gFat
Finished Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and once hot add oil.

  3. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook on each side for about 6-7 minutes, until no longer pink in the center. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, cover with foil and set aside.

  4. To the same pan, add diced onion and cook for 1 minute. Add minced garlic, stir and cook for another minute.

  5. Add corn, beans, and chiles. Add chipotle peppers if using. Stir and cook for another minute. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, saute 1 minute. Add cumin and paprika.

  6. Pull chicken breasts apart into shredded strips and add to the pan, stir to combine.

  7. Microwave tortillas on high for 30 seconds to soften them.

  8. Coat the bottom of 2 (9 by 13-inch) pans with about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.

  9. Add about 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce to each tortilla and lightly coat.

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Terri Steffes ★ 5.0/5

I love corn tortillas for enchiladas for some reason. I just favor them. This recipe looks good, I want to give it a try with my family!

Dennis Littley ★ 5.0/5

Chicken Enchiladas are such delicious comfort food. They're warm and delicious especially on a cold day. Great idea to make ahead and freeze them.

Amber Myers ★ 5.0/5

I just love enchiladas. I really need to make some. It's been ages since I've had some and they are SO good.

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