Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

These Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with red sauce are a delicious and easy 30-minute meal idea. Make these in a pinch and leave the whole family satisfied. You might also like this Chicken Taco Casserole!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Baking Temp 350°F

Equipment

  • 13x9 baking dish
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Medium mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 12.5-ounce cans chunk chicken breast, drained
  • 1 19-ounce can mild red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas

Instructions

Cooking the Enchiladas

  • Preheat oven to 350 oF. Spray 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray and coat bottom with ¼ cup enchilada sauce.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and break up chicken pieces.
  • Divide filling evenly among tortillas, roll each one up, and line them in the prepared pan.
  • Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining shredded cheddar.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve with your choice of toppings – lettuce, sour cream, jalapeños, tomatoes, salsa, etc.
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