Easy Chicken Enchiladas Flavorful and Simple Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1 cup sliced olives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Take one tortilla and spoon about ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture onto one end. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Use a spatula to spread it evenly if needed.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top of the sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and sliced olives if desired.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve the enchiladas straight from the baking dish or plate them individually, drizzling additional enchilada sauce on top and adding a side of sour cream for dipping.