Food and Recipes Entertaining Ideas & Tips Enchilada Recipes By Southern Living Editors Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Jennifer Davick These quick and easy enchilada recipes are going to be new favorites. Make a batch to stick in the freezer and be ready for a fiesta any night of the week. If you're craving Tex-Mex flavor with the ease of a casserole, look no further than our enchilada recipes. You can save even more time by using store-bought rotisserie chicken in any of our enchilada recipes that call for cooked chicken. Whatever you do, don't forget the toppings and sides! We love the fresh taste of chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado. Or, opt for one of our salsa recipes and serve with chips. Our enchilada recipes are festive enough to serve with margaritas for a full fiesta, but easy enough to throw together for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love. If you have the time, whip up a second batch to have on hand—enchiladas make a great freezer recipe. 01 of 05 Chicken Enchiladas Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas For a fast flourish, char one side of the tortillas directly over gas flames for a few seconds using tongs. Serve these enchiladas with your favorite salsa recipe. 02 of 05 Breakfast Enchiladas Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas Who says enchiladas are just for dinner? You and your entire family won't be able to resist this decadent breakfast casserole. It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like fresh red bell peppers, salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and chopped avocado. The cheese sauce comes together with only six ingredients, and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill. Remove eggs from stovetop while they're still a bit wet; they'll finish cooking in the oven. To make this a day ahead, go through Step 2; cover and chill the casserole. Let stand at room temperature about 20 minutes before baking. 03 of 05 Chicken Enchiladas Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas Make the enchilada sauce up to three days ahead; the flavors will meld and only get better. We used corn tortillas in this recipe, but feel free to swap for flour tortillas if you prefer. If you're fixing and freezing this recipe, complete up to baking in step 4. For best results, wait to bake until you're ready to eat. 04 of 05 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole Layers of corn tortillas give this ultra-creamy casserole some texture. Structured like a lasagna but flavored like the classic Tex-Mex enchilada dish, this chicken casserole is bursting with smoky, spicy flavor and sure to impress. We seasoned it with poblano peppers, green chiles, taco mix, and two creamy cheeses so that your Mexican-food cravings are satisfied without leaving the house. We also love it because of its versatility - try it with smoky shredded BBQ brisket or pulled pork in place of the chicken, or small cooked, peeled shrimp. Set out the finished dish with sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro for toppings. 05 of 05 Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas Recipe: Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas A deli-roasted chicken helps make short work of this classic Mexican entrée. Luscious? Absolutely. In fact, we guarantee your family will clamor for seconds. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit