Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing — even picky eaters come back for seconds.

Contributor: Aunt Stephanie
Chicken Enchiladas

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Temp

175°C / 350°F

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 pt (2 cups) sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small can diced black olives (optional)
  • 1 small can diced green chilies (optional)
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup for filling, 1 cup for topping)

Instructions

  1. Step 1
    1

    Boil the chicken breasts until cooked through, then cut into small pieces and set aside.

  2. Step 2
    2

    Mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl until well combined.

  3. Step 3
    3

    Set 2 cups of the sauce aside, then stir the chicken into the remaining mixture.

  4. Step 4
    4

    If desired, mix in the black olives and green chilies for extra flavor.

  5. Step 5
    5

    Spray one large or two small casserole dishes with olive oil. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.

  6. Step 6
    6

    Spread the reserved sauce over the rolled enchiladas, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake at 350°F until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Tips & Variations

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time on busy nights.
  • Skip the chilies and olives for a milder version the whole family will love.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden for the best texture.