Best Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Best Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken*; 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained); 4 ounce can diced green chiles (do not drain); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups enchilada sauce ((about 16 ounces) homemade or store-bought); 12 ounces shredded cheese ((about 3 cups) cheddar, Monterey jack, Mexican cheese blend, or a combination); 8 large flour tortillas (see note); Optional, for serving: fresh cilantro, chopped green or red onion, sour cream, avocado, pico de gallo, etc

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

These are hands down the BEST Chicken Enchiladas! The secret is my easy homemade enchilada sauce. While you can use store-bought sauce, these are just incredible with the homemade sauce. These enchiladas are perfect for a family dinner or feeding a crowd! Find make-ahead instructions in the notes below.

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:04:46 GMT