Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting, flavor-packed dinner made with tender shredded chicken, soft tortillas, rich red enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. Everything comes together in one baking dish for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal that’s simple enough for a busy weeknight.
The chicken filling gets an extra boost of flavor from sautéed onion, cumin, garlic, and chili powder. A little enchilada sauce is stirred directly into the chicken, keeping the filling juicy and ensuring that every bite has plenty of savory, gently spiced flavor.
Once rolled, the tortillas are generously covered with red enchilada sauce and a thick layer of Mexican-blend cheese. Baking transforms everything into a bubbling casserole with tender tortillas, saucy edges, and an irresistible blanket of gooey, lightly golden cheese.
These enchiladas are also easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Finish them with cilantro or green onions, or serve alongside sour cream, avocado, Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo, or a crisp salad for a complete family dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 medium flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- Sliced green onions, optional
