Easy 5-Ingredient Ground Chicken Enchiladas
These ground chicken enchiladas are an easy weeknight meal you can make in just 30 minutes! Just 5 ingredients like ground chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, mild enchilada sauce, and flour tortillas make this easy dinner idea a no-brainer!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 483kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 140 grams shredded cheddar cheese divided in half
- ¼ cup cilantro divided in half
- 425 grams mild enchilada sauce divided in three
- salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Season the ground chicken with salt and pepper. Add garlic powder if desired. Brown the ground chicken over medium heat in a large skillet. Once the meat is browned, turn off the heat. Then, mix ¾ of the cheese, ½ of the enchilada sauce, and ½ of the cilantro with a wooden spoon.1 pound ground chicken, 140 grams shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup cilantro, 425 grams mild enchilada sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Layer ¼ of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 13-inch baking dish.425 grams mild enchilada sauce
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll tortillas tightly.8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- Place each rolled tortilla into the prepared baking dish with the seam side down. Top the dish with the remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top and then bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown. Top with the remaining cilantro.140 grams shredded cheddar cheese, 425 grams mild enchilada sauce, ¼ cup cilantro
Notes
Ground chicken enchiladas are best eaten immediately after baked.
Store leftovers (if needed) in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat in the oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 2enchiladas | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.7g | Protein: 28.9g | Fat: 27.4g
