Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake (with Homemade Sauce)

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

This hearty Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake is perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with thick flour tortillas, shredded chicken, homemade enchilada sauce, and Monterey Jack cheese — it’s the ultimate comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 5 –6 HEB Homestyle Fajita-Size Flour Tortillas
  • cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • cups homemade enchilada sauce from above recipe
  • Optional: ½ tsp cumin or garlic powder to season chicken
  • Optional toppings: sour cream cilantro, lime wedges, salsa

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, ½ cup enchilada sauce, ½ cup cheese, and seasonings (if using).
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.
  • Add ~¼ cup filling to each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in dish.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish, and serve.

Notes

  • Adjust number of enchiladas based on tortilla size and filling.
  • Easily doubled or customized with beans, veggies, or different cheeses.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze before baking.

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