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Platter of beef enchiladas with melted cheese

Best way to grow your perfect 7 Enchiladas (Chicken or Beef)

This recipe guides you through making delicious chicken or beef enchiladas, offering versatile methods for preparing the filling and assembling the dish. It's a comforting meal perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 7 enchiladas
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling (Chicken or Beef)
  • 2-3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 lb cooked ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce & Assembly
  • 20 oz enchilada sauce canned or homemade
  • 7 count tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for serving
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for serving

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. If using chicken, shred cooked chicken; if using beef, brown ground beef with onion and garlic, drain fat, then season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Combine chicken or beef filling with half of the shredded cheese.
Assemble Enchiladas
  1. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable, then dip each lightly in enchilada sauce.
  2. Place a portion of the filling in the center of each tortilla, roll it up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
Bake Enchiladas
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  2. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Notes

For spicier enchiladas, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling or use a hot enchilada sauce. You can also customize by adding black beans or corn to the filling. If using corn tortillas, consider lightly frying them in a little oil before dipping in sauce to prevent tearing and enhance flavor.