12 Easy Enchilada Recipes That Bring Big Flavor to the Table

If you’re craving something cheesy, saucy, and packed with bold Mexican flavor, these easy enchilada recipes will hit the spot. From classic beef and chicken enchiladas to vegetarian versions, casseroles, and even enchilada meatballs, this roundup has something for everyone. Whether you’re cooking in the air fryer, slow cooker, or oven, these dishes prove that enchiladas can be comforting, quick, and downright irresistible any night of the week.

Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce

A jar of orange sauce with a spoon resting on it, surrounded by green parsley leaves. — Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

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This easy gluten-free enchilada sauce is rich, flavorful, and made with classic Mexican spices you can adjust to your taste.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

A white baking dish filled with seven cheese and sauce-covered enchiladas, topped with chopped green onions and cilantro, with two serving utensils placed inside. — Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Tender, cheesy, and full of flavor, these slow cooker enchiladas make dinner effortless. Just set it and forget it.
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Air Fryer Enchiladas

A white plate with five cheesy enchiladas garnished with cilantro, set on a rustic table with a checkered cloth and fresh ingredients nearby. — Air Fryer Enchiladas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Skip the oven and make these flavorful beef enchiladas right in your air fryer. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Low Carb Enchiladas with Chicken

A baking dish of cheesy enchiladas topped with chopped parsley, next to sliced avocado, lime wedges, and a small bowl of herbs on a wooden board. — Low Carb Enchiladas with Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

A lightened-up take on classic enchiladas made with homemade sauce, tender chicken, and low-carb tortillas.
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Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Three Cheese Chipotle Sauce

Close-up of a spoon scooping cheesy enchiladas from a baking dish, topped with fresh cilantro and chopped green onions. — Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Three Cheese Chipotle Sauce. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Creamy, cheesy, and smoky, this chicken enchilada recipe with chipotle and three kinds of cheese is pure comfort on a plate.
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Chicken Enchilada Sliders

Sliders stacked on a wooden board, filled with melted cheese, chicken, red peppers, onions, and black olives. — Chicken Enchilada Sliders. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Turn your favorite enchilada flavors into irresistible sliders. Perfect for parties, game day, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

Two white soup bowls filled with chili topped with tortilla strips and cilantro, with a spoon in one bowl, surrounded by fresh cilantro and a red chili pepper on a wooden table. — Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

This cozy soup tastes just like the restaurant favorite, with tender chicken, rich enchilada flavor, and plenty of cheesy goodness.
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

A bowl of kimchi fried rice garnished with green onions and parsley on a striped cloth, next to chopped green onions and a drink. — Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Made with just five ingredients, this casserole combines chicken, rice, and cheese for a quick and filling meal.
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Black Bean Enchiladas

A glass baking dish with enchiladas topped with sauce and cheese, surrounded by bowls of sour cream, sliced cucumber, radishes, parsley, and a plate. — Black Bean Enchiladas. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Loaded with black beans, homemade red sauce, and queso fresco, these enchiladas are the perfect meat-free comfort food.
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Enchilada Spices

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Make your own enchilada spice blend at home for the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavor in every dish.
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Slow Cooker Honey Lime Enchiladas

A plate with a cheesy enchilada topped with sour cream and lime slices, garnished with chives, with green onions and a lime in the background. — Slow Cooker Honey Lime Enchiladas. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing bowl.

Sweet and tangy honey lime enchiladas that cook perfectly in the slow cooker. A fun twist on a Mexican favorite.
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Vegetarian Enchiladas

Two vegetable enchiladas topped with jalapeño slices, onions, and cilantro on a plate with lime wedges, with another plate and a bowl of sauce in the background. — Vegetarian Enchiladas. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Packed with veggies, topped with queso, and smothered in homemade red sauce, these enchiladas are hearty and delicious.
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