Easy Microwave Chicken Enchiladas
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After only one taste of these microwave enchiladas, you will find yourself wondering why you’ve never thought to bake homemade enchiladas in the microwave before! In just 20 minutes, get this delicious dinner on the table without any unnecessary hassle or stress. These cheesy chicken enchiladas are packed with delicious ingredients–Old El Paso™ Mild Enchilada Sauce, Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning Mix, rotisserie chicken and of course tons of Mexican cheese! Garnish these traditional-style enchiladas with cilantro and sour cream to give them the perfect finishing touch.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon from 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
- 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3/4 cup sour cream
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, the chicken, seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
- 2Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of dish. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, fill with heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture, and roll to seal; place in baking dish seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 3Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas; top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
- 4Microwave uncovered on High 9 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through. Garnish with cilantro; serve with sour cream.
About the Chef & Original Recipe
This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.
Source: oldelpaso.com