Craving comfort food but short on time? These simple chicken enchiladas are your new go-to!
This recipe proves that delicious doesn’t have to be complicated. With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a hearty and flavorful meal on the table in no time.
Perfect for busy weeknights, students, or anyone who loves Mexican food but hates spending hours in the kitchen. My family always devours this recipe whenever I make it, and it’s so simple to do so.
It requires just a few simple ingredients , and cost under $20 to make a large pan that feeds an entire family.
This recipe can be customized to your liking. Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro to create your perfect enchilada experience. You can even substitute real chicken for vegetarian chicken or tofu, if you’re looking for a vegetarian enchilada option.
To make this recipe, grab these simple ingredients. I’ll link the specific brands I use, but you can use your favorite brands too.
- Glass Baking Pan
- Soft tortilla shells
- Enchilada sauce
- Cream cheese
- 1 pack of boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Shredded taco blend cheese
Craving comfort food but short on time? These simple chicken enchiladas are your new go-to!
Ingredients
- 1 Large Pack of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 Blocks Cream Cheese
- 2 Cans Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 8 oz pack of taco blend shredded cheese, for extra cheesy enchiladas, use more cheese
- 1 pack of 10 soft tortilla shells
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken: Place a chicken breast in your slow cooker. Cook on high for 7 hours, or until cooked through.
2. Shred the chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using a mixer or two forks.
3.cMix the chicken: Combine the shredded chicken with both blocks of cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
4. Prepare the pan: Pour one can of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a glass baking pan.
5. Fill the tortillas: Spoon a generous amount of chicken mixture onto a soft tortilla and roll it up tightly.
6. Layer the enchiladas: Place the filled tortilla into the baking pan. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have a single layer of enchiladas in the pan.
7. Top with sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the top with cheese.
8. Bake: Bake the enchiladas in the oven on high for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
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Last Updated on 2 years ago by Crystal Carder