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    Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

    Updated August 13, 2020. Originally Posted August 13, 2020 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    These Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect family dinner when that Mexican flavor craving hits. This recipe uses shredded rotisserie chicken and canned enchilada sauce, that's been jazzed up, for a real time saving meal! The addition of chipotle pepper gives this main dish a nice kick without being too spicy! Try it with my Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole, Instant Pot Beans, and Instant Pot Mexican Rice.

    white plate with enchiladas and spanish rice on the side

    Why you'll love it

    It's quick and easy! You'll love how quick this Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas comes together thanks to the addition of store bought rotisserie chicken and canned enchilada sauce. I'm always on the lookout for ways to save time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor for convenience and this hearty meal certainly delivers on that!

    It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry ingredients! If you love love Tex Mex and Mexican dishes like I do, then you may already have a couple cans of enchilada sauce in your pantry. If not, this ingredient is readily available at almost all major grocery stores. Other ingredients like sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and corn tortillas are also easy to find.

    It's a delicious main dish dinner idea full of Mexican flavor! I never tire of Mexican food. There's just something about the smokey taste of the chile, the creaminess of the sour cream and melted cheese, and the freshness of cilantro and tomatoes that just keeps me coming back for more.

    What ingredients are in Rotisserie chicken enchiladas

    overhead shot of recipe ingredients

    Step by step instructions

    Cook 1 ½ cup chopped onion in oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, the diced chipotle pepper and the enchiladas sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

    While the sauce simmers, combine the shredded chicken, remaining ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (the rest will go on top before baking) ½ cup chopped cilantro, and sour cream. Mix well to combine.

    making enchilada sauce in a sauce pan and mixing filling ingredients

    To soften corn tortillas in hot oil, heat ½ cup oil over medium high heat in a heavy bottom pan. I like to use my cast iron skillet. Using tongs, dip the corn tortilla into the oil and let sit for just a couple seconds. Flip over and let sit another couple seconds. Drain well on paper towels. To soften tortillas in the microwave: cover tortillas in a kitchen towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds. You want the tortillas to be pliable enough to roll. Scoop about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll up.

    adding filling to a corn tortilla then rolling it up

    Spoon about 1 cup of the enchilada sauce onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Place rolled enchilada with the seam side down, into pan over sauce. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all 12 are fitted tightly in pan.

    adding rolled enchiladas into a pan with sauce

    Pour about 2 ½ cups sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake at 350º F for 30 minutes or until heated through. Reheat leftover sauce to serve with the finished dish, if desired.

    expert tips and variations

    You can easily make substitutions with this enchilada recipe and have great results.

    Great with leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of rotisserie chicken.

    If you don't want the extra spice, skip the chipotle pepper.

    If you do use the chipotle pepper, discard the stem (if one is attached)  before chopping.

    Don't like cilantro? Leave it out!

    Choose your favorite enchilada sauce brand or make your own!

    Use any cheese as long as it has a good melting quality. Try cheddar, asadero, colby, or a combination.

    To use flour tortillas instead of corn: there's no need to pre-soften them since they are already pliable. Choose the 6 inch size or the smallest size you can find. If you use larger tortillas, you'll need to use more chicken filling and you may have fewer total enchiladas.

    plate of enchiladas cut open to show chicken filling and a side of d spanish rice

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    Try these Ground Beef Tacos for your next Taco Tuesday!

    Throw this Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken on the grill for a healthy dinner.

    Try this Mexican Pasta Salad that works as both a main dish and side dish!

    These Vegetarian Tostadas are a great meatless dinner option.

    This Turkey Taco Soup is a hearty family friendly meal anytime!

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    Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    These Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect family dinner when that Mexican flavor craving hits. This recipe uses shredded rotisserie chicken and canned enchilada sauce, that's been jazzed up, for a real time saving meal! The addition of chipotle pepper gives this main dish a nice kick without being too spicy!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine Continental, International, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Servings 6
    Calories 596 kcal

    Equipment

    Casserole Dish

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon plus ½ cup oil for softening tortillas mild flavor like canola or vegetable
    • 1 ¾ cup onion chopped, divided
    • 5 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
    • 2-15 oz cans red enchilada sauce or 1- 28 oz can
    • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce finely chopped
    • 1 cup cilantro chopped, divided
    • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded or finely chopped
    • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 12 5-6 inch corn tortillas or flour

    Instructions
     

    • Cook 1 ½ cup chopped onion in oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, the diced chipotle pepper and the enchiladas sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
    • While the sauce simmers, combine the shredded chicken, remaining ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (the rest will go on top before baking) ½ cup chopped cilantro, and sour cream. Mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Soften corn tortillas so they can easily be rolled into shape, To soften corn tortillas in hot oil, heat ½ cup oil over medium high heat in a heavy bottom pan. I like to use my cast iron skillet. Using tongs, dip the corn tortilla into the oil and let sit for just a couple seconds. Flip over and let sit another couple seconds. Drain well on paper towels. To soften tortillas in the microwave: cover tortillas in a kitchen towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds. You want the tortillas to be pliable enough to roll. Scoop about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll up.
    • Spoon about 1 cup of the enchilada sauce onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Place rolled enchiladas, with the seam side down, into pan over sauce. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all 12 are fitted in pan.
    • Pour about 2 ½ cups sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake at 350º F for 30 minutes or until heated through. Reheat leftover sauce to serve with the finished dish, if desired.

    Notes

    You can easily make substitutions with this enchilada recipe and have great results.
    Great with leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of rotisserie chicken.
    If you don't want the extra spice, skip the chipotle pepper.
    If you do use the chipotle pepper, discard the stem (if one is attached)  before chopping.
    Don't like cilantro? Leave it out!
    Choose your favorite enchilada sauce brand or make your own!
    Use any cheese as long as it has a good melting quality. Try cheddar, asadero, colby, or a combination.
    To use flour tortillas instead of corn: there's no need to pre-soften them since they are already pliable. Choose the 6 inch size or the smallest size you can find. If you use larger tortillas, you'll need to use more chicken filling and you may have fewer total enchiladas.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 46gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 772mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1267IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 362mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword enchilada casserole, enchilada sauce, family dinner ideas, main dish meal, Mexican Food
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    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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