These Chicken Alfredo Enchiladas, topped with lettuce and tomatoes, have quickly become a new family favorite meal in our house. They are easy to make and can be on the table in 30 minutes.
I am loving this "new" area of food blogging. I promise there are still way more desserts to share. But since we all need to eat real food now and again, I figured, why not branch out and share the things like this Cheesy Chicken Pasta with you, right?
These chicken Alfredo enchiladas are sooooooo easy to make. Use leftover cooked chicken, bacon, cheese, and green chilies to make a filling for the tortillas. You can even do this the night before.
If you want to save some time, buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli. Keep the mixture in a sealed container in the refrigerator until you are ready to start.
When it is time to cook dinner, wrap the filling in 8 flour tortillas and lay them in a 9x13 baking dish with a little Alfredo sauce at the bottom. Then smother the tops of the enchiladas with the rest of the sauce.
It only takes 20 minutes in the oven to heat everything through. You can use this time to chop the lettuce and tomatoes and to set the table.
Go ahead and turn your oven to broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of the baking time. It helps to brown the tops of the cheese. Just don't forget about it and burn dinner!
Crispy, melty cheese dinners always get rave reviews here!
More Easy Chicken Dinners
- Chicken Ravioli Bake
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rolls
- Buffalo Chicken Tots
- Chicken Ole
- BBQ Chicken Tostados
Recipe
Chicken Alfredo Enchiladas
These Chicken Alfredo Enchiladas have an easy chicken and bacon filling inside a flour tortillas. They are baked with a creamy Alfredo sauce and cheese on top. Add lettuce and tomatoes before serving for a fresh texture.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce jar ready made Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- ½ cup diced cooked bacon
- 4 ounce can diced green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 8 - 10 inch flour tortillas
- diced tomatoes
- chopped lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Whisk together the Alfredo sauce and milk. Spread out a few spoonfuls on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Set aside.
- Combine the chicken, bacon, green chilies, cheddar jack cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
- Divide the mixture among the eight tortillas. Roll each one up and place in the prepared pan.
- Pour the remaining Alfredo mixture on top. Sprinkle with the leftover mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil on high for 2 minutes to brown the cheese. Remove and serve hot. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serves 5-6.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 908Total Fat: 61gSaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 1663mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 42g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Lori O’Connor says
My tortillas were doughy, any ideal why? First time cooking this dish
Jocelyn says
Did you use regular tortillas? Not the uncooked ones. The tortillas are covered in the Alfredo sauce, so they are not going to be crispy at all.
Babs says
This is our new favorite dish. Any idea if it will freeze well?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I am so glad to hear you like these enchiladas. I haven't tried to freeze these, but I don't see why not. You could make up the enchiladas part in a freezable container, cover and freeze. Then thaw overnight and top with the sauce and cheese before baking.
Chels R. says
Eeek! Glad the bike wasn't too far worse for the wear. These enchiladas look great! I adore Mexican anything.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Chels! 🙂
Kelly says
Yikes, I'm such a scatterbrain sometimes too - glad there wasn't too much damage to your husband's bike:) We love enchiladas - just had some for dinner tonight and I'm loving this twist using alfredo sauce. Sounds amazing and can't wait to try it 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Italian meets Mexican in one glorious enchilada dish! I love this, Jocelyn! 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Jess! 🙂
Chichi says
This looks so delicious Jocelyn
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
This is comfort food to the max. It was so nice meeting you at Blog Her Food!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It was great meeting you too Melissa!! 🙂 Thank you!
marcie says
Sorry to hear about the mountain bike, and I'm forgetful, too. It happens! I always remind myself that at least I've always remembered to feed my kids. haha This looks delicious, and I love the addition of the bacon!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Ok, the bike thing? Definitely something I would do. I'm pretty sure I smashed my driver's side mirror off once. Don't tell anyone. 😉 These enchiladas would definitely hit the spot after that sort of mishap!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, your secret is safe with me! 😉 Thanks Kim!
Christie - Food Done Light says
I love this fusion of Italian and Mexican. I can satisfy cravings for both in one dish. I can totally see myself forgetting about the bike. I am with you, my old brain is not working fully anymore. I think it is called overload!.
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
These look so good! I want to make everything you post!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Jaren! 😉
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
I feel horrible laughing but I'm so glad I'm not alone! I always seem to be forgetting things! I'm glad the bike came out with just mild damage!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
You just said three things I love in the same recipe: Bacon, Chicken and Enchiladas! YUM!!!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Jocelyn, you do NOT look old at all!! I'm not even sure of what your age is, but you definitely can't tell that you've had kids and been a mother for years already. 100% honest truth -- you're still absolutely gorgeous! 🙂 Oh goodness, your husband would probably love where we live... It's basically the bike capital of the US, and we have more bikes than people in our town. No joke! He'd definitely be able to find someone to swap with -- or just be blown away by the sheer number of scratches everyone's bikes have here. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much Amy! 🙂
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
Are you kidding me with this?? What a fantastic, yummy dish! LOVE!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Kristy!
Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says
These are right up my alley. Can't wait to try them!
Mary Frances says
I really thought you had wrecked the bike while riding it to get food and I was like, lucky you, living so close to a grocery store (but unlucky you, having to ride back with the groceries 😉 ) But I've got it now! Glad the bike is ok!
And no wonder these enchiladas are a favorite. Bacon, chicken, and cheese - life is good!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha! Thanks Mary Frances! 😉
Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission says
I love quick meals like this, Jocelyn! Lol...men..I swear! They always have to get a chuckle to or two or us women - men. Glad the bike is ok! This really does look fantastic - yum! 🙂
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I look a lot younger than I am as well, in fact I get carded for rated R movies sometimes! Love this new variation on enchiladas. Enchiladas are always a hit it seems!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Too funny! 😉 Thanks Erin!