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cheesy chicken enchiladas

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Melissa Sass
Chalmette, LA

Fast and yummy cheesy chicken enchiladas. I like to use chicken cooked in a crock pot because it's easier to shred.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For cheesy chicken enchiladas

  • 1 md
    chicken (cooked in a crock pot), shredded
  • 1 can
    verde sauce
  • 1 can
    enchilada sauce
  • 8 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 jar
    nacho cheese
  • 12 md
    warmed corn tortillas
  • sour cream- optional

How To Make cheesy chicken enchiladas

  • 1
    PREHEAT OVEN TO 275 DEGREES. Debone chicken and shred. I like to use chicken slow cooked in a crock pot because it makes the shredding process so much easier, but you can use cook your chicken in a pot. (Be sure to save your broth for other recipes!) Place shredded chicken in a large bowl and mix all verde sauce and 4oz of shredded cheese.
  • 2
    Spoon in heaping portions of chicken mixture in middle of tortilla. Place in a baking pan, seam down.
  • 3
    Once pan is filled with enchilladas, pour enchilada sauce all over. Be sure to cover every tortilla.
  • 4
    Pour nacho cheese all over. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Enjoy the cheesy goodness!

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