Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded; ½ cup onion, chopped; 7 ounces diced green chilies; 1 14 ounces taco seasoning; ½ cup sour cream; 2 cups cottage cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 12 (6 inch) tortillas; 10 ounces red enchilada sauce; 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
½ cup onion, chopped
7 ounces diced green chilies
1 14 ounces taco seasoning
½ cup sour cream
2 cups cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
12 (6 inch) tortillas
10 ounces red enchilada sauce
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1
Meat mixture- Heat oil in medium skillet over med-hi heat.
2
Add chicken, onion, and green chilies; Saute until browned, then add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.
3
Cheese mixture- In a medium bowl, mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until blended well.
4
Preheat oven to 350.
5
Assemble- Heat tortillas, place spoon of meat, spoon of cheese mixture and shredded cheese.
6
Roll up and place in lightly greased 13x9 pan.
7
Top with remaining meat and cheese, enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
8
Bake- 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded, ½ cup onion, chopped, 7 ounces diced green chilies, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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