Chicken Enchiladas
This Chicken Enchiladas recipe uses shredded chicken, homemade enchilada sauce, and other simple ingredients to make a cheap and comforting family meal! The post Chicken Enchiladas appeared first on Budget Bytes.
I make these Chicken Enchiladas at least twice a month because they’re easy to make, and my family loves them. This easy recipe is made with shredded rotisserie chicken (but you can use any type of cooked chicken!), lots of cheese, and our delicious red enchilada sauce. In my opinion, the homemade sauce really is the secret ingredient. It adds so much flavor to the dish and works out way cheaper than buying store-bought enchilada sauce. This recipe also stores really well in the fridge, so they’re perfect for meal prep!
What Are Chicken Enchiladas?
Chicken enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish, often made from rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with a savory chili-based enchilada sauce and cheese. They’re baked in the oven until warm, gooey, and delicious! My recipe is more Tex-Mex style, as I use flour tortillas over corn (but you can use whichever you prefer!) and canned green chiles in the filling. However, there are many variations of this dish, with different fillings and sauces depending on the region or personal preference.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious homemade chicken enchiladas recipe:
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce: This recipe starts off by making a batch of our popular homemade red enchilada sauce. You can certainly use store-bought sauce, but it’s so easy to make your own, is a lot cheaper, and tastes way better…in my humble opinion.
