Description
If you’re looking for a comforting and easy dinner, Simple Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are a perfect choice. Tender shredded rotisserie chicken is wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered with rich enchilada sauce, and topped with melty cheese for a satisfying homemade meal. This quick dinner recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, family meals, or meal prep. With bold Mexican-inspired flavors and minimal prep time, these cheesy chicken enchiladas deliver a hearty and delicious dish everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 medium tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green chilies
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish then spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom
2. Combine shredded rotisserie chicken diced onion green chilies cumin chili powder smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper in a bowl
3. Mix in sour cream and a small amount of enchilada sauce until the chicken filling becomes creamy and well coated
4. Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel so they become soft and flexible
5. Place about one third cup chicken mixture in each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese
6. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish
7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas
8. Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese across the top
9. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes then uncover and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
10. Allow enchiladas to rest 5 minutes before serving and garnish with cilantro and lime if desired
Notes
Warm tortillas before filling so they do not crack while rolling
Mix a small amount of enchilada sauce directly into the chicken filling to keep it moist
Allow enchiladas to rest a few minutes after baking so the sauce thickens and the rolls stay intact
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg