Melissa's Easy Cheesy Enchiladas

Say hello to your new favorite weeknight comfort food with Melissa's Easy Cheesy Enchiladas! This simple yet satisfying recipe combines tender flour tortillas stuffed with a savory mix of shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, green chilies, and warm spices like cumin and chili powder. Topped with rich red enchilada sauce and a blanket of gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, these enchiladas bake to golden, bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether you opt for the chicken filling or go vegetarian, this dish is endlessly customizable and perfect for hosting or family dinners. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream for a restaurant-quality meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly melty, irresistibly cheesy, and delightfully easy to make—this is the ultimate enchilada recipe for busy nights!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 Flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken (optional)
• 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
• 4 ounces Diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken (if using), 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 cup of the red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the chicken and cheese mixture down the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Step 5

Once all the tortillas are placed in the dish, pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of enchilada sauce evenly over the top, ensuring all the tortillas are well-covered.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the sauced tortillas.

Step 7

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the cheese for a golden, bubbly finish.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm with sour cream on the side, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1883.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3554.5

Total Fat 184.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 807.7mg	0%
Sodium 9525.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.8g
Protein 260.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 3200.8mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 2265.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 29.6%

Carbs: 23.3%