Name: Chicken and Cheese Red Enchiladas: A Flavor-Packed, Easy-To-Make Mexican Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ½ lb cooked shredded chicken breasts; 8-inch flour tortillas; 15 oz can mild red enchilada sauce; 1¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 14 oz can mild diced green chilies; Sliced black olives (optional); Sour cream (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)

Chicken and Cheese Red Enchiladas: A Flavor-Packed, Easy-To-Make Mexican Favorite

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This smoky, zesty Mexican classic features tender shredded chicken, green chilies, and melted cheese in flour tortillas, poured with a mild red enchilada sauce. Ready in under an hour, it balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors perfectly. Ideal for weeknights or gatherings, this simplified version uses canned ingredients without sacrificing authenticity.

Author: Layan
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Total Time: 45
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: quick
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: General

Ingredients

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½ lb cooked shredded chicken breasts
8-inch flour tortillas
15 oz can mild red enchilada sauce
1¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons olive oil
14 oz can mild diced green chilies
Sliced black olives (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Add shredded chicken and green chilies to the pan
Reduce heat and stir in ¼ cup enchilada sauce (reserve ¾ cup)
Mix until chicken is evenly coated and heated through
Top the skillet with ¼ cup shredded cheese and remove from heat
Line the baking dish with ¾ cup enchilada sauce
Lay 6 warm tortillas in the dish (leave 1 for extra cheese)
Spread the chicken mixture inside each tortilla, then top with remaining cheese
Pour the reserved enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas
Bake until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes
Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings before serving

Notes

Use gluten-free tortillas for dietary adaptations
Cheese bundle can be omitted or replaced with vegan cheese
Add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika to the chicken mixture for extra depth
Double the enchilada sauce to ensure all tortillas are covered
Let the dish rest 5 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 enchilada (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 260
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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