The BEST Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: The BEST Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas ( 10-inch burrito size); 1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs; 3 oz cream cheese (room temp); 1/3 cup sour cream; 4.5 oz diced green chilis (with their juice); 20 oz mild red enchilada sauce ((We used 2 - 10oz cans)); 1 1/4 tsp salt (divided); ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp paprika; 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (divided (Mexican, Four Cheese or Colby Jack))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Recipe for homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Tortillas filled with chicken in a creamy and cheesy enchilada. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for make-ahead meals.

Updated at: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:55:47 GMT