Easy Chicken Enchiladas

If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, this easy chicken enchilada recipe is just what you need! These easy chicken enchiladas are made with slow-cooked, flavorful shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and rich enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas.

The best part? You can bake them in your Blackstone Pizza Oven in just 8 minutes—or pop them into a regular oven if that’s what you have. If you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this chicken enchiladas recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Whether you’re baking in your Blackstone Pizza Oven or using a conventional oven, this easy chicken enchiladas recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again. The slow-cooked shredded chicken, melty cheese, and rich enchilada sauce come together for a simple, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Shredded Chicken for Enchiladas

The secret to truly flavorful shredded chicken for enchiladas is all in the slow cooking. I combine 3 chicken breasts, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup salsa in a slow cooker and let them simmer on low (6-8 hours) or high (4 hours) until the chicken is tender enough to shred with a fork.

Once shredded, this chicken becomes a juicy, seasoned filling perfect for wrapping in tortillas.

Tip: You can even make the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer for easy meal prep at a later date.

Ingredients

Slow cooked shredded chicken (chicken breast, salsa, broth, taco seasoning)

Soft flour tortilla shells

Enchilada sauce (red or green)

Shredded Mexican-style 4 cheese blend (or Colby Jack cheese will work)

How to Make Chicken Enchiladas

This easy chicken enchiladas recipe comes together quickly once you have your shredded chicken ready. Here’s how to make chicken enchiladas step-by-step:

Preheat your Blackstone Pizza Oven or conventional oven to 425°F.

Assemble the enchiladas: Add a scoop of shredded chicken to each soft tortilla shell, then roll them up by first folding the front over the chicken. Then fold in both sides toward the center and continue rolling the enchilada.

Place the enchiladas seam-side down in a baking pan that has a little enchilada sauce poured onto the bottom.

Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle a generous amount of cheese to cover the sauce.

Bake in the Blackstone Pizza Oven for about 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. (Conventional oven may take 10–20 minutes.)

Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, green onions, salsa, or avocado.

What to Serve with Chicken Enchiladas

Wondering what goes best with chicken enchiladas? Here are a few of my favorite sides:

• Mexican rice or Griddle fried rice
• Refried beans or black beans
• Chips and salsa or guacamole
• A fresh tossed salad with creamy cilantro dressing
• Griddle grilled sweet corn
• Pickled red onions or jalapeños for a tangy kick

Looking for a drink to serve with your enchiladas? Try one of these creamy smoothies, maca smoothie or a strawberry peach smoothie.