Simple Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas
Hearty enchiladas filled with rotisserie chicken and topped with cheese, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 soft tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), allowing it to warm up while you prepare your ingredients.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken with 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Add the chopped onion if you’re including it.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Take a tortilla and spoon some of the chicken mixture into the center. Roll it up gently and place it seam-side down in your baking dish.
- Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese across the surface.
- Bake: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly.
- Chill before serving: Let them cool in the dish for a few minutes.
- Finish with garnish: Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
Make-ahead options available. Can also be customized with different proteins or cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg