Description
These easy sheet pan chicken enchiladas are a quick and healthy meal, perfect for beginners. Made with seasoned shredded chicken, savory red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, this dish is comforting, customizable, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready to go once the enchiladas are assembled.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded chicken and mix well until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable to prevent cracking during rolling.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
- You can assemble the enchiladas up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- For extra texture and flavor, add sautéed bell peppers, black beans, or corn to the filling.
- Lightly frying tortillas before filling helps prevent sogginess.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to sour cream.
- This dish is freezer-friendly for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg