Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Name: Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (1 3/4 pounds); 1/2 medium onion; 2 large garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 large carrot; 1 celery stalk; enchilada sauce (see recipe below); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; sour cream and cilantro for serving; 1 tbsp canola oil (if using corn tortillas); 8 corn or flour tortillas; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large garlic clove, grated; 4 oz tomato paste; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (optional); 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/8 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; pinch sugar; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Today’s Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe is the only chicken enchilada recipe you’ll need from now until eternity. Tender and flavorful shredded chicken is stuffed into corn tortillas along with a little bit of cheese, smothered in an easy homemade enchilada sauce, and covered in more freshly shredded cheese. They’re popped into a hot oven just until the cheese melts, and served with your favorite Mexican condiments.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:53:54 GMT