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Quick 6-Ingredient Crowd-Pleasing Chicken Enchiladas

Your family will love this easy chicken enchilada recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken I use a rotisserie chicken
  • 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 cans red enchilada sauce 15 oz cans
  • cup plain Greek yogurt I prefer Fage
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and 1 cup Mexican cheese.
  • In a separate small mixing bowl or graduated measuring cup, whisk together the enchilada sauce and Greek yogurt.
  • Add 1 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture to the chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce mixture onto the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Fill a tortilla with approx. ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture, spreading it in a straight line along the bottom third of the tortilla. Then roll up the tortilla and place it seam side down into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas until all the enchilada mixture has been used and the baking dish is filled.
  • Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas, making sure to cover them fully. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with your favorite toppings and a vegetable.
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