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Red Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These Red Chicken Enchiladas are quick and easy, super flavorful, perfect for meal prep and a total family favorite.  They’re filled with a mixture of tender rotisserie chicken, cream cheese and green chilis, then slathered in your favorite red enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 586kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 18 oz Red Enchilada Sauce or green
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken or leftover cooked chicken, cubed
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 4 oz Canned Green Chilis
  • 3 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded (plus more for the top if desired)
  • 8 large Flour Tortillas

Toppings for Enchiladas

  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Salsa
  • ½ cup Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 whole Avocado sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish lightly with non-stick cooking spray and spread about 1 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine chicken, room temperature cream cheese, green chilies, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.
  • Fill each tortilla with about ½ cup of chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with all 8 tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is golden brown.
  • Top with sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and sliced avocados, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1616mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 2mg