15 Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.

Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 homemade chicken enchiladas that we have shared over the years.

Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.

15 Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

30 min
Sour cream, easy enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, flour tortillas
4.6323
Isabel Eats
Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

1 hr
Black beans, sour cream, red enchilada sauce, skinless chicken breasts, flour tortillas
4.8581
Gimme Some Oven
Green Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chicken Enchiladas

45 min
Sour cream, green enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, corn tortillas, shredded chicken
5.025
The Modern Proper
Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

50 min
Cream cheese, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, cooked chicken breasts, flour tortillas
4.5116
Allrecipes
Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

45 min
Cream cheese, pinto beans, sour cream, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas
4.689
Taste of Home
Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

45 min
Black beans, sour cream, red enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, mexican style corn
4.86
The Seasoned Mom
Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

1 hr 5 min
Chicken breast, refried beans, cheese, monterey jack, olive oil
5.072
RecipeTin Eats
Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

45 min
Black beans, sour cream, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas, monterey jack
5.04
Kristine’s Kitchen
Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

40 min
Salsa verde, sour cream, corn tortillas, shredded chicken, monterey jack
4.9158
Inspired Taste
Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe

1 hr
Sour cream, apple cider vinegar, enchilada sauce, chicken breasts, corn tortillas
5.031
Cooking for Keeps
Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

30 min
Black beans, sour cream, enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, flour tortillas
4.916
Add a Pinch
Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

1 hr
Skinless chicken breast, sharp cheddar cheese, adobo sauce, flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese
4.4156
Jessica Gavin
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Recipe

40 min
Las palmas green, chicken, sour cream, corn tortillas, colby jack cheese
4.9247
Lil’ Luna
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas (+Video)

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas (+Video)

40 min
Sour cream, rotisserie chicken, chicken broth, flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese
4.9218
The Country Cook
The best Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

The best Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

25 min
Chicken soup, sour cream, taco seasoning, boneless chicken breasts, rotel
4.9127
Eating on a Dime

How do you make real good chicken enchiladas?

Cooking Instructions: Microwave Oven: Remove Enchilada tray from box. Leave Enchiladas wrapped in film and poke holes to ventilate. Place: Tray in microwave and heat on high for 3:30 to 4:30 min. Let sit 1 minute.

Which sauce is better for enchiladas?

Best Canned Enchilada Sauce Comparison Chart 2022

Best Canned Enchilada Sauce Net Weight
Rosarita Keto-Friendly Red Canned Enchilada Sauce – Best Overall 20 oz
El Pato 28 oz Red Canned Enchilada Sauce – Best Budget/Best With Natural Ingredients 28 oz
Old El Paso 10 oz Red Canned Enchilada Sauce – Best Red Sauce 10 oz

What goes good in enchiladas?

Toppings: When it comes to enchiladas, I vote the more toppings the merrier! Any combination of chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, diced red onion (or quick pickled red onions), sliced radishes, fresh or pickled jalapeños, sour cream or Mexican crema, and/or extra cheese would be delicious!

What are chicken enchiladas made of?

These easy chicken enchiladas feature corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with the best enchilada sauce, and even more cheese! They’re baked until the cheese is deliciously melted and bubbly.

How do you make real enchiladas in the oven?

First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place your frozen Grande Chicken Enchiladas in oven-safe containers and bake for 15 minutes. Then, add extra cheese (if desired) and bake for another 5-15 minutes, for 20-30 minutes total.

How do you make Costco chicken enchiladas?

Can I use salsa instead of enchilada sauce?

Traditionally, homemade enchilada sauce is made with tomato sauce. However, I got the brilliant idea to substitute in some salsa to bring another level of flavor to the sauce. I used a homestyle salsa, but you can pretty much use any flavor you want, including roasted garlic and pico de gallo.

How do you make enchilada sauce taste better?

How do you keep enchiladas from getting mushy?

The most important tip for avoiding soggy enchiladas is to briefly fry your tortillas in hot oil before you fill and roll. This creates a little bit of a barrier so that the tortillas don’t soak up too much of the sauce and therefore start to break down.

Should I cover enchiladas while baking?

Step 5: Bake Enchiladas and Serve

Most enchiladas are baked and covered with foil until heated through. Oven temperatures and baking times vary per recipe, but on average they cook in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the enchiladas after they are heated through.

Do you cook corn tortillas before making enchiladas?

It’s important to pre-cook the tortillas because not only does cooking them help soften them for rolling, cooking them in a little fat helps develop the flavor of the tortillas. As the tortillas brown a little, remove them to a plate.

What kind of tortilla is used for enchiladas?

While some recipes use flour tortillas, corn tortillas are traditional and are the better option for enchiladas for good reason. Corn tortillas have a distinct flavor that plays a key part of the enchilada experience, compared to flour tortillas, which are more like a blank slate.

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