BBQ Chicken Enchiladas
These BBQ Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious twist on a classic favorite! Packed with tender chicken and smothered in smoky BBQ sauce, these easy chicken enchiladas are perfect for a quick dinner.
Make the best comfort meal tonight with BBQ Chicken Enchiladas! This dish is gluten-free, easy to make, and a great way to use leftover chicken too!
BBQ Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect combination of smoky, sweet flavor paired with all the delicious filling of an enchilada. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight, utilizing leftover chicken to make them fast!
These enchiladas will use a tangy barbecue sauce and mix it with enchilada sauce; this sweet and savory flavor is what elevates the flavor profile of these enchiladas.
What ingredients do you need for BBQ Chicken Enchiladas?
- White Corn Tortillas
- Shredded and Cooked Chicken
- Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
- Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel)
- Corn
- Black Beans
- Mild Enchilada Sauce
- BBQ Sauce
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
If you would like to make this fast, use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to easily make this recipe in less than 40 minutes!
How do you make Gluten-Free BBQ Enchiladas?
If you are making this gluten-free, be sure to use white corn tortillas and gluten-free taco seasoning. All the ingredients are naturally gluten-free; however, always check the ingredients to be sure they are free from cross-contamination.
Tips for Making Gluten-Free BBQ Enchiladas:
- Leftover Chicken – Make this fast with leftover cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
- Get Creative with the Barbecue Sauce – We prefer to use regular barbecue sauce; however, spicy sauces or sweet ones like apple habanero are great options.
- Always Heat Corn Tortillas – Corn tortillas are not as pliable as flour tortillas; always heat them before folding to make them pliable and avoid tearing. This recipe can also be done with flour tortillas if you prefer.
- Utilize Leftovers – If you have leftover filling, use this for additional meals such as burritos, nachos, or rice bowls.
How do you store leftovers?
Once the enchiladas have fully cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When ready to reheat, heat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
BBQ Chicken Enchiladas are a fun twist on a classic Mexican Dish. This recipe is a perfect go-to family-friendly choice for a busy weeknight or to reuse leftover chicken!
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat Oven to 375°F.
- 2
Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray, then add in the chicken and taco seasoning as instructed on the package.
- 3
Once the chicken is warm, add in the Rotel, Corn, and Black Beans. Continue to mix until heated through.
- 4
Warm up the corn tortillas for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable to avoid tearing.
- 5
Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll the tortillas, place seam side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- 6
Repeat until the dish is filled, depending on the pan and tortillas, this can make anywher from 12-16 tortillas.
- 7
Once the dish is filled, mix the enchilada sauce and the BBQ sauce, then pour evenly over the entire dish.
- 8
Top with the cheese covering the entire dish.
- 9
Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F.
- 10
Remove and cool for 5 minutes, serve warm.
- 11
If you have leftover filling, this can be reused for rice bowls.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 252
- Carbs
- 29 g
- Protein
- 16 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 543 mg
- Sugar
- 6 g
Estimates for one serving.
Filed under Recipes Gluten Free Main Dish Chicken
