Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy Recipe

Craving a delicious and spicy dinner that's ready in under 45 minutes? These Super Easy Spicy Chicken Enchiladas use store-bought shortcuts to deliver big flavor fast! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is packed with juicy chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty cheese. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 494.8 kcal
Protein 90g
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Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy

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How to Make Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy

  1. Parboil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 15 minutes.
  2. Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning.
  4. Add 1/2 cup chopped scallions, reserving some for garnish.
  5. Pour in 1 cup enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon green Tabasco sauce (optional). Mix well.
  6. Fill each of 8 corn tortillas with an equal amount of the chicken mixture.
  7. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with the reserved chopped scallions and serve immediately with low-fat sour cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

19g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy?

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy?

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy has approximately 494.8 calories per serving, with about 90 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy?

The key ingredients for Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Super Easy are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Low Sodium Taco Seasoning, Enchilada Sauce, Tortillas, Scallions, Green Hot Pepper Sauce. See the full list with measurements above.

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