Ranch Chicken Enchiladas: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
These Ranch Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, with a creamy and flavorful ranch filling that adds a unique touch to this classic dish. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, these enchiladas are perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining guests.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix Fillings: In a large bowl, combine chicken, ranch dressing, sour cream, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese.
- Warm Tortillas: Gently warm tortillas for easier rolling.
- Fill Tortillas: Divide the chicken mixture among tortillas, roll them up.
- Arrange in Dish: Place filled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce: Pour enchilada sauce over the top.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish: Let cool, then garnish with green onions and cilantro.
- Serve: Cut into portions and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional veggies like bell peppers or corn.
- Adjust the level of spice by using mild or spicy enchilada sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ranch Chicken Enchiladas, Enchilada Recipe, Chicken Enchiladas, Comfort Food