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Easy Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

February 10, 2015 by Jenn 34 Comments

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This Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Is A Perfect Busy Weeknight Meal.

For those crazy busy nights, you can prepare this chicken enchilada recipe and have it on the table in just about 30 minutes! It’s bound to be one of your new favorite dinner recipes! 

Easy Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe – An Easy Weeknight Meal

I have tons of sympathy for most of you still buried under a ton of winter coats and frigid temps. But, here in Miami, we’re pretty lucky and spending our time outside sunning and fun-ing.

None of that digging out from snow drifts going on here. While you can’t wait to get inside and warm up, we’re rushing out to enjoy the Spring-like temps. (sorry, not sorry)


Easy Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Easy Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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This easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe is perfect no mater which coast you’re hailing from! It is so quick and easy, which is a lifesaver for those folks who are tired of shoveling and it will be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.

It is just perfect for those of us rushing our after dinner to catch the perfect sunset!


How to make Chicken Enchiladas

This Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe has just a bit of spice for flavor and lots and lots of cheesy goodness that I promise your whole family will just love.

Who doesn’t love a bit of cheesy goodness? The kids will be sure to love this dish, whereas they might normally shy away from enchiladas. 

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How to make Chicken Enchiladas

How to Make this Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
  • 2 ½ Cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1 Cup Salsa (your favorite brand)
  • 4 Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teas. Chili Powder
  • ½ teas. Garlic Powder
  • ½ teas. Salt
  • ½ teas. Black Pepper
  • 9-11 Taco size Flour Tortillas
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter
  • 3 Tbsp. Flour
  • 15 oz. Can Chicken Broth or Stock
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • Optional Cilantro for Garnish


 

easy chicken enchiladas recipe

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚.

In bowl combine the Chicken, 2 cups Cheese, Salsa, Onions, Chili powder, Garlic powder, Salt and Pepper.

easy chicken enchiladas recipe

Place 3-4 Tbsp. of the Chicken mixture onto a Tortilla, I use a ¼ cup measuring cup loosely packed.  Tightly roll the Tortilla spreading the mixture across the entire length of the roll.  Place in a lightly greased 13×9 inch baking dish seam side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and mixture until you run out of either ingredients or room in the pan.

easy chicken enchiladas recipe

In a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour over the butter and whisk it constantly for 2 minutes.

Then begin to slowly add in the broth to the pan, making sure to constantly stir it so that it does not clump. Once this mixture begins to thicken, you are going to add in the sour cream and bring it to a simmer.

Then slowly pour the mixture over the tortillas in the baking dish, making sure that all of the sides and tops are evenly covered and evenly coated.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of your chicken enchiladas and bake at 350˚ until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. 

Serve this dish while still hot and garnish with a little bit of fresh cilantro for the best flavor!

Easy Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

easy chicken enchiladas recipe

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Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Easy Weeknight Meal

This Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Is A Perfect Busy Weeknight Meal. Prepare And On The Table In 30 Minutes! A New Family Dinner Favorite For Sure!

Course Dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Jenn Quillen

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken pre-cooked, I use deli made
  • 2 ½ Cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1 Cup Salsa pick your favorite brand
  • 4 Green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 TSP Chili Powder
  • ½ TSP Garlic Powder
  • ½ TSP Salt
  • ½ TSP Black Pepper
  • 9-11 Taco size Flour Tortillas
  • 3 TSP Butter
  • 3 TBSP Flour
  • 15 oz. Can Chicken Broth or Stock
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • Optional Cilantro for Garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚.
  2. In large mixing bowl combine the Chicken, 2 cups Cheese, Salsa, Onions, Chili powder, Garlic powder, Salt and Pepper.
  3. Place 3-4 Tbsp. of the Chicken mixture onto a Tortilla, I use a ¼ cup measuring cup loosely packed.
  4. Tightly roll the Tortilla making sure the mixture covers the entire length of the roll.
  5. Place in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish seam side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and mixture until you run out of either ingredients or room in the pan.
  6. In a small sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat.
  7. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk constantly for 2 minutes.
  8. Slowly add the Broth to the pan stirring constantly.
  9. Once thickened add the Sour cream and bring to a simmer. Pour the mixture over the Tortillas in the baking dish ensuring the sides and tops are covered and coated.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake at 350˚ until bubbly, 20 minutes.
  11. Serve hot.
  12. Optional garnish with a bit of Cilantro.

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Easy Weeknight Meal

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Enchiladas, Family Dinner, Mexican, Quick Meals

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Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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Comments

  1. Donna says

    February 10, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is what I’m making for dinner this Friday! We love enchiladas and this sounds easy and delicious! I do like that it isn’t a whole lot of ingredients.

    Reply
  2. Penelope says

    February 10, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Oh my gosh, do these look good…Jenn, you are killing my diet!

    Reply
  3. Crystal says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    You’re making my meal planning easy! I will be eating these every single night.

    Reply
  4. shelly peterson says

    February 11, 2015 at 11:47 am

    These look absolutely delicious! I love enchiladas but have never had any like this before. I really want to try this recipe.

    Reply
  5. Julie Wood says

    February 11, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Pin link
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/81698180716871782/

    Reply
  6. Julie Wood says

    February 11, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    I have not made these Chicken Enchiladas in a long time, and your recipe is easy and looks so delicious! I will have to make these soon!

    Reply
  7. Carol W says

    February 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    These enchilada’s look delicious, I’m going to try after I go the store.

    Reply
  8. Raijean says

    February 11, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    This looks amazing, I can almost taste it. I’m going to try it, next week.

    Reply
  9. nicole dz says

    February 11, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    I love enchilada’s, a great meal to make that the whole family can agree on, a yummy fav in our home.

    Reply
  10. Kait says

    February 11, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    I have a very similar recipe — a fa,ill favorite for sure!

    Reply
  11. Matea says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:12 am

    5 stars
    Oh, I’m hungry just by looking at these. Great recipe, thanks!

    Reply
  12. vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    These look great. I’m not much of an enchilada person, but my husband is part mexican so I make them for him and I’ll definitely try these.

    Reply
  13. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I love me some enchiladas! These sound so good!

    Reply
  14. Andrea Kruse says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:35 am

    This year in Oregon we have also had some oddly Spring-like weather… and t-shirt weather! Chicken Enchiladas are one of my favorite meals and one that my husband can’t turn down. I like to make a few extra trays of them to freeze for later, too!

    Reply
  15. Gentle Joy says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:17 am

    These look wonderful! I have eaten chicken enchiladas, but have never made them… I need to try it. Thank you.

    Reply
  16. Suzie@homemaker-mom says

    February 23, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    This looks yummy for my Taco Tuesday at our house! Thanks! Found you today via Handmade Tuesdays & so glad I did!

    Reply
  17. The Student @ Food for Dissertating says

    February 26, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Actually, with a winter this bitter, the warm up to 30 degrees today felt GREAT! And the enchiladas look wonderful.

    Reply
  18. Pepper says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    3 stars
    the sauce was VERY bland but it was an easy fix , this whole dish was easy to change to how we liked it … as a basic dish to start with this was great

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Id love to know what you did to spice it up!

      Reply
  19. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Jealous of your sun and fun! Love enchiladas! Thanks so much for linking this up at Best of the Weekend!

    Reply
  20. Mel @ Adventures of Mel says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Mmmm, love me some enchiladas. These look so yummy, Jenn. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.

    Reply
  21. Miz Helen says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  22. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    Jenn, these are gorgeous! I have featured them in a special Enchilada Feature at Treasure Box Tuesday this week! Thank you for linking up with us! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Desiree@The36thAvenue says

    March 6, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    These look delicious! Thank you so much for linking up with us… Pinning

    Reply
  24. Michelle says

    March 8, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    I love enchiladas but hardly ever make them b/c they can take so much time with fussy prep. I need this no fuss, weeknight version! Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo his week.

    Reply
  25. Courtney @ FitCakes says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:13 am

    I totally just Looks scrumptious!

    Reply
  26. Morgan Tyree says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:27 am

    I’m a sucker for any recipe that involves Mexican – these look incredible, going on my to make list!

    Reply
  27. Dawn Congdon says

    July 8, 2015 at 10:06 am

    These are delicious!!!!!!! Making them again tonite!!

    Reply
  28. Jacqueline Rodriguez says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    I made these tonight ? I added chopped lettuce, tomato and onion when they were done and more salsa…..very good! Chicken enchiladas are my favorite

    Reply
  29. Tami says

    January 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Can these be made ahead and frozen?

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      January 31, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  30. Juli says

    March 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    The only thing I can say is—–Delicious!!!

    Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    October 18, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Just ran across this recipe…absolutely delicious!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      October 20, 2020 at 8:36 am

      I am so glad that you liked it! My ex husband LOVED this recipe!

      Reply

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