For many in the Southwest, enchiladas are a weekly mainstay in one form or another. They are highly versatile, lending themselves to a wide variety of fillings beyond chicken. Use store-bought gluten-free red enchilada sauce and leftover cooked chicken to save precious time. Refrigerate leftovers, tightly covered, for up to 3 days.
Prep Time30mins
Cook Time45mins
Total Time1hr15mins
Course: Main Course
Calories: 2557kcal
Author: Carol Fenster
Ingredients
2cupsgrated reduced-fat cheddar cheese or dairy- free alternative + 2 tablespoons for sprinkling
Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups cheddar cheese with chicken. Set aside.
In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Using tongs, dip tortillas into hot oil, one at a time, to soften them, and then drain on paper towels.
Place enchilada sauce in a wide, shallow bowl. Dip a tortilla in the sauce and lay it on a plate. Fill with ¼ cup chicken filling and 3 tablespoons enchilada sauce and roll up.
Place the enchilada seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Top enchiladas with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
Place in preheated oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese melts. Top with sour cream and green onions and serve immediately.