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    Home » Main Dish » Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

    Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

    Published: Aug 3, 2018 · Modified: May 11, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    My kids' favorite way to do enchiladas, covered in cheese and drizzled with ranch. These simple Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas are sure to be a family favorite. 
    Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas in white baking dish

    Do you have picky eaters?

    My kids aren't that picky but they have their favorites. If it was up to them they would be eating mac and cheese and chicken nuggets every night for dinner.

    They didn't argue with me though over these Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas. They ate them right up and enjoyed every bite. I think I could put ranch on just about anything and get my kids to eat it 😉

    I was the same way as a kid! It was pretty gross thinking back on it now but I put ranch on hot dogs and spaghetti. Needless to say, I loved these Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas just as much as the kids did!

    We usually have a Mexican style food about once a week and this was a fun new way to have enchiladas.

    How to make Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas:

    Making Mexican food is my all time favorite dish.  Enchiladas are a classic Mexican inspired dish, and one of my favorites.

    You cannot go wrong with a burrito covered in sauce or cheese and baked to perfection! I took a classic Enchilada and added my favorite Southern spice for a twist! Ranch seasoning and taco seasoning in one dish??? Let's go!

    Ingredients:

    • Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
    • Ranch Dressing (1 cup divided in half)
    • Salsa
    • Ranch seasoning
    • Taco seasoning
    • Flour Tortillas
    • Shredded Taco Cheese Blend
    • Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)

    Directions:

    Step one: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish by spreading 2 tablespoons of salsa on the bottom of the dish.

    Step two: Start by cooking chicken fully then shredding. Add cooked and shredded chicken into a mixing bowl. If I have more time, or depending on what else I am cooking in the week, I will use my All Purpose Slow Cooker Chicken recipe for this. If you do not have time for the slow cooker here is my simple recipe for baking chicken try this!

    Step three: In mixing bowl with chicken add ½ cup ranch dressing, salsa, ranch seasoning, and taco seasoning. Mix well together.

    shredded chicken with the ranch dressing and seasonings added to it in a mixing bowl

    Step four: Add ranch chicken filling into flour tortillas then place in prepared casserole dish.

    • Tip: Traditionally, enchiladas are made with corn tortillas, but I used ranch as I was making this with my kids in mind. You can use either for this recipe.
    adding ranch chicken filling to tortillas and placing in a baking dish

    Step five: Top with cheese then bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are warm throughout.

    topping enchiladas with cheese

    Step six: Top with remaining ranch dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro. (This is why we divided the Ranch dressing).

    Closeup shot of Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas in white backing dish

    Why are my enchiladas soggy?

    One big thing people do not like, are soggy enchiladas. With this recipe there is really not a lot of sauce that will make these soggy.

    Traditional enchiladas will be covered in Enchilada Sauce, thus possibly becoming soggy in baking.

    If you are worried this recipe or any enchilada recipe may become soggy, you can fry your tortillas for a few seconds before filling and rolling. Just pop them on a skillet with a little oil for a few seconds on each side.

    If using corn tortillas the pre-cooking method is HIGHLY recommended for the tortillas. A warmer corn tortilla will be easier to roll as well.

     What to serve with this recipe:

    • Fiesta Taco Dip
    • Cilantro Lime Rice
    • Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips
    • Corn Salsa
    • Taco Pasta Salad
    Ranch enchilada on white plate with tortilla chips and a salad

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    Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

    Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

    Jennie Duncan
    My kids' favorite way to do enchiladas, covered in cheese and drizzled with ranch. These simple Cheesy Ranch Chicken Enchiladas are sure to be a family favorite.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 502 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large Chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
    • 1 cup Ranch dressing (divided)
    • ¾ cup Salsa (plus 2 tbsp)
    • 1 teaspoon Ranch seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
    • 6 Flour tortillas
    • 1 cup Shredded taco blend cheese
    • Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish by spreading 2 tbsp salsa on the bottom.
    • Start by cooking chicken fully then shredding. Add cooked and shredded chicken into a mixing bowl.
    • In mixing bowl with chicken add ½ cup ranch dressing, salsa, ranch seasoning, and taco seasoning. Mix well together.
    • Add ranch chicken filling into flour tortillas then place in prepared casserole dish. Top with cheese then bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are warm throughout.
    • Top with remaining ranch dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro.

    Notes

    Why are my enchiladas soggy?
    One big thing people do not like, are soggy enchiladas. With this recipe there is really not a lot of sauce that will make these soggy. Traditional enchiladas will be covered in Enchilada Sauce, thus possibly becoming soggy in baking. If you are worried this recipe or any enchilada recipe may become soggy, you can fry your tortillas for a few seconds before filling and rolling. Just pop them on a skillet with a little oil for a few seconds on each side. If using corn tortillas the pre-cooking method is HIGHLY recommended for the tortillas. A warmer corn tortilla will be easier to roll as well.
    • Tip: Traditionally, enchiladas are made with corn tortillas, but I used ranch as I was making this with my kids in mind. You can use either for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1EnchiladaCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1229mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Katie

      March 25, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      Really delicious Jennie - my husband and kids all loved this recipe! I ended up drizzling some Mexicana crema on top - delish!

      Reply
    2. Michele Allen

      August 11, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Looks amazing. Made them last night. I like the flavor of the ranch and salsa with the chicken but it needed a sauce on top. The tortillas were too dry. Fortunately, I had some homemade queso to pour over them.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        August 11, 2018 at 4:05 pm

        Glad you have something for the top Michele! We likes out with just the cheese and ranch but homemade queso in it sounds amazing!

        Reply
    3. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate

      March 13, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      This could not sound better!! Thanks for continually sharing such fabulous recipes, Jennie! 🙂

      Reply
    4. MakeMeUpMia

      March 10, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Omg these look amazing, and so easy!

      Reply
    5. Chelsea Phelps

      March 10, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Looks yummy! I am a sucker for cheesy enchiladas!

      XOXO
      Chelsea
      http://www.anchorsaweighblog.com/

      Reply
    6. Heather

      March 10, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Oh man, my husband and I have been CRAVING enchiladas recently. We'll have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing the goodness 🙂

      Reply
    7. jennifer

      March 10, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      These look so good! I have a picky eater but these look like something she'd actually try! Yum!

      Reply
    8. Elise @ Cheers Yall

      March 10, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      YUMMMM! Mexican. Drooling. My fave. 🙂
      xx

      Reply
    9. Steph @ Three Loud Kids!

      March 10, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      These look incredible. I have got to make some of these!

      Reply
    10. The Grits Blog

      March 10, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Man on man! Girl those look delicious!!!! Thanks for the recipe! You always post the neatest recipes!

      Reply
    11. Meg Doherty

      March 10, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      YUM!! These look amazing! I wish my fiancee liked Ranch. I always find myself making Ranch-flavored things when he's away!

      Reply

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