This easy recipe is made with rotisserie chicken, red enchilada sauce, and loads of cheese.

In under an hour, this family favorite can be on the dinner table, sides and all.

Don’t skip the sideswe love Mexican rice, avocado salad, and homemade salsa with our enchiladas.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas in the dish to serve, topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro

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It’ll quickly break up the meat, saving you precious time.

Sides likeRed Rice,Charro Beans, or chips withhomemade guacamoleare all that’s needed.

you could make additional toppings if people want to personalize their meal.Cilantro-Lime Cremais a great sour cream alternative.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas ingredients

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Freezing enchiladas is easy: Bake the dish as directed, leaving off the garnishes.

Let the dish cool completely, then wrap it in aluminum foil.

Freeze up to 2 months, and thaw overnight in the fridge before warming the dish in the oven.

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Ingredients

Cooking spray

1(8-oz.)

sticks

8(6-in.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas sauce spread in the bottom of the baking dish

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Coat an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of prepared baking dish.

Place in baking dish, seam side down.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas combining the chicken, sour cream, and taco seasoning

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Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese sticks.

Add sauce and bake:

Brush remaining 1/2 cup sauce all over tortillas.

Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas placing the chicken and cheese in the tortillas

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Add cheese:

Remove from oven, and remove foil.

Top enchiladas evenly with shredded cheese.

Bake at 375F, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas rolled up and placed in casserole dish

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Rest enchiladas:

Remove from oven; let stand for 10 minutes.

Garnish and serve:

Dollop with remaining 1/4 cup sour cream, and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mexican blend shredded cheese melts beautifully and adds great flavor.

Southern LIving Chicken Enchiladas brushing the sauce over the enchilaas

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it’s possible for you to also shred Monterey Jack cheese.

The corn flavor adds to the dish’s overall flavor, whereas corn tortillas fall a little flat.

Classic red enchilada sauce is made with chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas adding shredded cheese to the enchiladas

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Everything is blended, then simmered until warm and slightly thickened.

Enchiladas cannot be made ahead due to the delicate nature of the corn tortillas.

They will crumble and dry out while in the fridge.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas after cheese has melted

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When you’re ready to serve, just reheat the whole dish and add garnishes.

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas topped with sour cream and cilantro

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