13 Enchilada Recipes for an Easy Weeknight Dinner
These hearty dishes will satisfy the whole family!
Enchiladas are a do-it-all meal. Need an easy dinner for busy weeknights? Enchiladas. How about a budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd? Enchiladas. Looking for some good old comfort food? Enchiladas. You get the idea—any day, any time, any occasion, enchiladas are the answer.
The best thing about enchiladas (like some other Mexican dishes) is that you can spin them every which way. This list includes versions for meat lovers and vegetarians, red sauce fans and green sauce fans…there's even a breakfast version for those who will take their enchiladas any time of day! These are all easy enough for a weeknight, but they also work well as the main dish for a party. If you're having friends over, round out your meal with some margaritas and a batch of homemade churros!
Explore more easy recipes for a cozy weeknight meal:
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Skip the rolling and layer all the fixings in a casserole dish instead. This easy enchilada recipe transfers still has all the cheesy goodness of a traditional version but in a fun lasagna-like form! It's perfect for a big group.
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Enchilada-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Get creative with your enchilada recipes by stuffing baked sweet potatoes with an enchilada filling. The blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors will make you crave this weeknight dinner again and again.
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This hassle-free enchilada recipe is a one-pan wonder that'll quickly become your new go-to for busy weeknights. It comes together in less than an hour!
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Vegetarian Enchilada Soup
This is the ultimate comfort food: You get all the flavor of an enchilada is a rich, delicious soup. Top it with sour cream and avocado and no one will miss the meat!
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Christmas Enchiladas
Don't let the name of this enchilada recipe fool you—Christmastime or not, this comforting dish is perfect for any time of year! It's perfect for when you can't decide between red or green.
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Chicken Enchiladas
Blanketed beneath a layer of melty, gooey cheese, Ree's chicken enchiladas are a tried-and-true classic. Serve them with all your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
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Enchiladas Verdes
Also known as "green enchiladas," this enchilada recipe is covered in the most delicious homemade tomatillo sauce. Switch up your weekly taco night with this soon-to-be family favorite!
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Breakfast Enchiladas
Enchiladas for breakfast? You bet! These ones are filled with spicy chorizo, fluffy scrambled eggs, and plenty of gooey cheese. They're the ultimate wakeup call!
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White Chicken Enchiladas
A Drummond family favorite, these creamy, dreamy enchiladas make a divine weeknight dinner. Use the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make your life even easier!
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Green Chile Enchilada Casserole
Skip the meat (and the fuss!) by whipping up this easy veggie-packed enchilada casserole. You'll layer corn tortillas with corn, refried beans, and lots of cheese.
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Beef Enchiladas
Homemade enchiladas in under an hour? Sign us up! These cheesy, beefy enchiladas are so easy to throw together on a busy weeknight. The whole family will absolutely love them!
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
Consider this dish enchiladas made easy! There's no tortilla rolling involved—you'll layer all the ingredients in a casserole dish, lasagna-style, before popping it in the oven.
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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
Yyou'll want to devour this cozy dish all autumn long! Butternut squash and black beans make this veggie-filled meal simply scrumptious.
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