Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14

Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas - A Delicious Mexican Dish

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

560

Sugar

Fat

28g

Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas is a classic Mexican recipe that is enjoyed by many around the world. Traditionally, it's made with a red chili sauce and cheese, rolled in tortillas to make a delicious and easy dinner. Our Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas recipe is a twist on the traditional version, using dill pickle slices and black olives to add a tangy and saltier flavor to the dish. The result is a crowd-pleasing casserole that will become a regular on your family's meal plan.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
2.	Cook the whole chicken for 20-25 minutes and let it cool. Once it's cooled, shred the chicken.
3.	Pour one can of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
4.	In a small pan, heat up the other can of enchilada sauce until it boils.
5.	Dip each tortilla into the hot enchilada sauce and place a handful of shredded cheddar cheese, a spoonful of shredded chicken, and a few slices of dill pickle and black olives on top.
6.	Roll up each tortilla and place them seam side down in the baking dish, making two rows.
7.	Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese.
8.	Bake for 25-30 minutes.
9.	Serve hot with your favorite side dish.

PROS

Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for weeknights or weekends.
The combination of chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce make a mouthwatering meal that is sure to satisfy everyone’s craving for something spicy and cheesy.

CONS

While Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are delicious, they are a bit high in calories and fat.
You may want to enjoy in moderation or pair with a light and healthy side dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from chicken and calcium from cheese, which are both essential for strong muscles and bones.
Enchilada sauce is also a great source of vitamin C from the tomatoes, which is important for immune function and skin health.

	1 whole chicken
	2 cans red enchilada sauce
	1 jar dill pickle slices
	2 cans medium pitted black olives
	1 package small white corn tortillas
	4 packages of shredded cheddar cheese