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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Enchiladas

Make delicious and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Enchiladas! This comforting casserole features rotisserie chicken, bacon, and a creamy ranch filling in corn tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese

Ingredients

(Original recipe yields 6 servings)

Chicken Bacon Ranch Filling:

  • â–¢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • â–¢ ¼ cup chopped yellow onion
  • â–¢ ½ leftover rotisserie chicken, chopped (about 2-3 cups)
  • â–¢ ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • â–¢ 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced or mashed
  • â–¢ ½ teaspoon salt
  • â–¢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • â–¢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • â–¢ 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
  • â–¢ 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • â–¢ 2 tablespoons sour cream

Assembly:

  • â–¢ 15 (6 inch) corn tortillas (or more to taste, to fill pan)
  • â–¢ 2 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
  • â–¢ 1 cup mild enchilada sauce (canned)

Garnish (Optional):

  • â–¢ Fresh cilantro or extra chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Baking Dish:

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). (Note: This is a high temperature; ensure your dish is suitable and watch carefully for browning).
  • Spray a 9×12-inch brownie pan (or a standard 9×13-inch baking dish) well with cooking spray.

2. Sauté Aromatics and Prepare Chicken Filling Base:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped cooked rotisserie chicken, crumbled cooked bacon, and the roasted garlic (mashed or minced).
  • Season the mixture with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
  • Stir in the chopped green onions. Cook for another minute or two until slightly wilted.

3. Make Ranch Binder and Combine Filling:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing and 2 tablespoons of sour cream until smooth.
  • Remove the skillet containing the chicken mixture from the heat.
  • Pour the ranch-sour cream mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Stir just enough until the chicken and bacon mixture is lightly and evenly coated.

4. Assemble the Enchiladas:

  • Warm Tortillas (Recommended): Briefly warm the corn tortillas to make them more pliable and easier to roll without cracking. You can do this by quickly passing them over a gas flame, heating in a dry skillet for a few seconds per side, or wrapping a stack in damp paper towels and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
  • Lay one warmed tortilla flat. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line down the center of the tortilla.
  • Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend over the chicken filling.
  • Roll the tortilla up snugly around the filling.
  • Place the filled tortilla, seam-side down, against one of the short ends of the prepared baking dish.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, arranging them tightly side-by-side in the baking dish until the pan is jammed full of enchiladas.

5. Top with Sauce and Cheese:

  • Pour the 1 cup of mild enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Try to cover them mostly, but they don’t need to be “drowning.”
  • Sprinkle the remaining shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend generously and evenly over the top of everything.

6. Bake:

  • Place the baking dish in the preheated 450°F (230°C) oven.
  • Bake uncovered for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese topping is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, and the sauce is hot.

7. Rest and Serve:

  • Let the Chicken Bacon Ranch Enchiladas cool for a few minutes (5-10 minutes) before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly and makes serving easier.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or extra green onions, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!