This chicken enchilada recipe couldn’t be easier to make with simple ingredients.
How to Make Chicken Enchiladas
You’ll find a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade chicken enchilada recipe:
- Cook the chicken, slice it into cubes, then return it to the skillet.
- Add the onion, a cup of cheese, sour cream, and dried herbs.
- Melt the cheese. Stir in tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt.
- Fill the enchiladas and roll them up. Arrange them in a baking dish.
- Top with taco sauce and remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted.
How Long to Cook Chicken Enchiladas
In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, these chicken enchiladas should be perfectly cooked in about 20 minutes. You’ll know the enchiladas are done when they are heated through and the cheese is melted.
What to Serve With Chicken Enchiladas
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Can You Make Chicken Enchiladas Ahead of Time?
You can fill and roll the enchiladas the day before you plan to serve them to save time. Cover the baking dish tightly with storage wrap or aluminum foil and store in the fridge. About half an hour before you’re ready to eat, top them with taco sauce and cheese before baking according to the recipe.
How to Store Chicken Enchiladas
Store your leftover chicken enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I cook my chicken in the Crock-Pot in chicken broth with taco spice for 8 hours on Low and shred it,” says Barb Hugunin. “You can also cook chicken the day before and assemble the next day.”
“This turned out GREAT,” raves Dennis Shepp. “I enhanced the recipe by adding some rice and black beans to the chicken, onions, and peppers. Added sauce to the mix and layered the top with Cheddar.”
“I pre-made them last night and put some chopped jalapenos for a little heat,” according to Babygirl71. “They were delicious!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
