Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

These rotisserie chicken enchiladas are the perfect easy dinner recipe the whole family will love! Each one is stuffed with shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed peppers, and a creamy cheese mixture. They're covered in enchilada sauce, baked to perfection, and finished off with melty shredded cheese. Delicious!

The Best Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

This rotisserie chicken enchiladas recipe takes everything you love about chicken and cheese enchiladas and makes it even more convenient using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

These enchiladas are made up of a combination of shredded chicken, tender bell peppers, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Each one is wrapped in flour tortillas, layered in a rich and flavorful enchilada sauce, and topped with ooey gooey cheese.

So simple, yet so delicious!

Plus, this recipe couldn't be easier to make. Even if you've never made enchiladas before, I guarantee you'll have no trouble making these rotisserie chicken ones! So it's the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight dinner or if you're hosting!

If you want to take these shredded chicken enchiladas to another level, you can serve them with these air fryer tortilla chips and Moes queso for the ultimate Mexican feast!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy to customize. You can use green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce and add whatever spices, veggies, or toppings you want to make this chicken enchilada recipe uniquely yours.

A winning combination. From the chicken and cheese to the tortillas and enchilada sauce, there are just so many things to love about this recipe!

Family favorite. Just like these cream cheese chicken enchiladas, this rotisserie chicken version is always a hit. It's a top recipe in the Cunningham household, and I guarantee you and your family will love it too!

Ingredients

Another thing I love about these easy chicken enchiladas is how simple the ingredients are.

Check out everything you'll need to make them:

• 2 cups enchilada sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow pepper, sliced
• 1 ½ cup rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 6 flour tortillas

By the way, if you have any leftover enchilada sauce, definitely check out my beef enchilada casserole recipe and give that a try next! If you have any leftover rotisserie chicken, you can make these rotisserie chicken tacos for dinner next.

How To Make Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish or something similar in size with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cook the peppers: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers to the hot skillet and cook until they begin to soften. Add a pinch of salt to the peppers.

3. Add chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and fry it with the peppers for another 5 minutes. Then stir in 1 cup of canned enchilada sauce and mix until everything is well combined.

4. Make the cheese mixture: Whisk together the cream cheese and one cup of shredded cheese in a bowl to combine.

5. Assemble the enchiladas: To make each enchilada, take one of the flour tortillas and put 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture down the middle of the tortilla. Then put 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on it. Roll up the tortilla as tightly as you can, set it aside, and repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.

6. Finish the enchiladas: Spread ½ cup of red enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Put all of the enchiladas in an even layer in the baking dish. Top each rotisserie chicken enchilada with a little more sauce.

7. Bake: Bake the enchiladas for 15 minutes, then add the remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the enchiladas cool briefly, then serve with sour cream and enjoy!

Tips To Make The  Best Recipe

• Make sure the enchiladas are in a single layer in the casserole dish so they cook evenly.
• Soften the cream cheese to room temperature so it's easier to mix with the cheese.
• Use corn tortillas instead of flour to make these enchiladas gluten-free.
• Use Monterey jack cheese or shredded in place of shredded Mexican cheese.
• Experiment with adding ingredients to the enchilada filling like chili powder, diced green chilies, black beans, or rice.
• Make homemade enchilada sauce for a more authentic flavor.
• Serve the enchiladas with toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, or any remaining sauce.

How To Store Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

In the fridge: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or transfer the leftover chicken enchiladas to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Allow the enchiladas to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and freeze them for about 3 months.

Reheating: Put the leftover chicken enchilada back in the baking dish. Warm in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts again and the filling is warmed through.

FAQS About This Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Can I use corn tortillas or flour tortillas?

Yes, you can use either corn tortillas or flour tortillas. If you use corn tortillas, keep in mind they are more likely to break when rolling. I like to microwave them first for a few seconds, so they're more pliable and easier to roll.

Can I make enchiladas ahead of time?

Yes, enchiladas are a great make ahead meal. You can prepare the chicken and cheese enchiladas and store them covered in a baking dish or airtight container. I suggest waiting to add the enchilada sauce until right before you're ready to bake them so the enchiladas don't become soggy.

Why are my enchiladas soggy?

Your enchiladas might be soggy if added too much enchilada sauce on top before baking. You'll just want to put a light layer of sauce on top of the enchiladas. Then you can add some more after they bake.

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