Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 can enchilada sauce
divided, 10 ounces
- 4 ounces cream cheese
cubed
- 1-1/2 cups salsa
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can pinto beans
rinsed and drained, 15 ounces
- 1 can chopped green chiles
4 ounces
- 10 flour tortillas
6 inches
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Optional: Shredded lettuce
chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives
Directions
- 1
Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, two to three minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles.
- 2
Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over the sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with cheese. Editor's Tip: To help prevent the tortillas from splitting, wrap them in a moist paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to soften them before adding the filling and rolling.
- 3
Cover and bake at 350°F until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.
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About this Recipe
Craving comforting, cheesy enchiladas but short on time? Our Easy Chicken Enchiladas recipe is your go-to for a satisfying weeknight meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. This recipe simplifies the process, delivering authentic flavors with readily available ingredients.
This recipe shines because it brings together familiar, flavorful ingredients—creamy cream cheese, zesty salsa, and tender shredded chicken—all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked with rich enchilada sauce. The combination of chopped green chiles and pinto beans adds depth, making each bite incredibly satisfying and utterly delicious. It's a method designed for maximum flavor with minimal fuss.
You're in for a treat with these enchiladas, which deliver a perfect balance of savory chicken, creamy tang from the cream cheese, and a mild kick from the green chiles. Expect a hearty, comforting dish where the flour tortillas become tender, soaking up the vibrant enchilada sauce, all blanketed under a gooey layer of melted Mexican cheese blend. This simple yet robust recipe yields 5 generous servings, making it ideal for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends.
While delicious as is, these Easy Chicken Enchiladas are wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. For extra veggies, consider adding finely diced bell peppers or corn to the chicken mixture. If you prefer, black beans could be swapped for pinto beans to vary the texture and flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount of green chiles to your spice preference, or even add a pinch of chili powder to the chicken filling for a deeper, earthier note.
Serve these chicken enchiladas hot from the oven as the centerpiece of a casual family dinner or a relaxed potluck. They're fantastic on their own, but truly shine with optional toppings like crisp shredded lettuce, fresh chopped tomato, cool sour cream, or briny sliced ripe olives to add texture and brightness to each plate.