Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (2024)

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Ranch Chicken Enchiladas are flour tortillas wrapped around a seasoned chicken center that is covered in cheese and salsa-ranch. These enchiladas are always on our monthly dinner rotation!

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My family and I are all big ranch fans. We dip just about anything and everything into ranch dressing. You name it, we’ve dipped it. So it’s no surprise that these Chicken Ranch Enchiladas became a family favorite here in the Lofthouse casa. They are so warm and cheesy and filled with all the Mexican flavors you love.

Ranch Chicken Enchiladas are flour tortillas wrapped around a cheesy shredded taco chicken center that is covered in a salsa-ranch mixture. They make the perfect dish for any family dinner or occasion. Accompanied by Mexican Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, or a Warm Bean Dip, you can be sure you’ll have one unforgettable meal! 🙂

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If you have followed the blog for a bit, then you know what a die-hard Mexican food fan I am. Whenever Kale asks me where I want to eat when we go out, I always reply with one of our local Mexican food restaurants. It’s a true story. I can never seem to get enough of those delicious flavors. So it’s only understandable that I love to create delicious Mexican dishes from the comfort of my own home.

I would say these enchiladas are more on the Tex-Mex side rather than the Mexican, but they’re still just as tasty and so simple to make. It’s a dish that your whole family will adore, even those family members that are a little difficult to please! 😉

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Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy ranch chicken enchiladas packed with flavor. These are a family-favorite!

Servings 8

Author Life in the Lofthouse

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 3/4 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 medium flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Place 1/2 cup chicken broth in crock pot, add chicken breasts and taco seasoning. Cover with lid and cook on Low heat for 3 hours or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken from crock pot and shred.

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Stir the salsa and Ranch dressing together until combined. Spread a thin layer of salsa-ranch mixture over the bottom of the baking dish.

  • Take one tortilla and place 1/3 cup of chicken down the center. Top with 1 Tablespoon cheese and 2 Tablespoons salsa-ranch mixture. Roll up and place in baking dish. Repeat.

  • Pour the remaining salsa-ranch mixture over enchiladas and then sprinkle evenly with remaining cheddar cheese.

  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through.

  • Drizzle the tops with more ranch dressing, if desired and serve!

Notes

* You can easily bake the chicken breasts or boil instead of cooking in the crock pot. Once cooked, shred and mix with chicken broth and taco seasoning. *

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  1. newbie here….I made your taco pizza two nights ago and I was a big hit. Can’t wait to make these enchilada’s.

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  2. Oooh, my kids would LOVE these. They love anything with ranch!

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  3. OLE` These sound absolutely perfect to me. I put Ranch on everything too! Already printed the recipe and plan to make them soon with chicken already in the freezer, cooked in the crockpot with taco seasoning! =)

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    1. You will love them, my friend! 🙂

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  4. Ranch enchiladas OMG!!!!!! What a wow of a recipe these disappeard in a flash, thank you for your wonderful dish!!!! Judith from England

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    1. So glad they were a hit! 🙂

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  5. I can’t wait to try these! I do plan on making them a bit healthier, though. Using wheat tortillas and my own homemade ranch made with Greek yogurt. They should be a hit!

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    1. That sounds delicious!!

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  6. Made these tonight but with shredded pork instead of chicken (that’s what I needed to use 🙂 ) They were awesome! 2 of 3 kids devoured them and the 3rd will when I make them with chicken….she took one look at the pork and decided she didn’t like it. But these will definitely have a reoccurring place in my menu. Thanks!

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    1. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (7)
      Making these foR tHe second time. Love them!

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  7. I’ve printed several of your recipes. Going to try the Ranch Chicken Enchiladas tomorrow.
    Looks so good!!

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    1. Yes, absolutely! After shredding up some of the meat I would mix it with some taco seasoning and a tiny bit of chicken broth for flavor. 🙂

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  8. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (8)
    Tried for the first time. Whole fam loved it! I added black beans to the shredded chicken. It was definitely a hit!

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  9. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (9)
    I used a rotisserie chicken, added the taco seasoning and aome
    Chicken broth to moisten it up. It was *DelicIous*. So very good. All of us devoured it. Thanks for the great recipe!!

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  10. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (10)
    Made these tonight! COULDN’T have been any simPler and tastier! Plates cleAned! Thanks for thE recipe!

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  11. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (11)
    Made these in my instant pot and wowzers!!! Used my own ranch dressing anD asssembled/Baked as directed. Yummy!

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  12. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (12)
    These were delicious! We loved them topped with sour cream, pico, and guacamole!

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  13. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (13)
    Absolutely amazing! EAsy, frugal, quick & definitely easy. A true keeper.

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  14. Hello 🙂 can this be made with corn tortillas?

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    1. Yes!

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  15. Hi! I plan to make this recipe this week, it looks delicious. Would you consider medium sized tortillas the soft taco size? Thanks!

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    1. Yes, I would say soft taco tortillas are a medium size 🙂

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  16. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (14)
    This. was. amazing!

    My husband wont touch a vegetable and he ate this happily and I’ve never seen my toddler eat so much of anything! Its great with sour cream. I think next time Ill top it with nacho cheese dorito crumbles. Sinful! A new favorite in our house.

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  17. What kind of salsa did you use? 🙂 red, green, chunky, etc.? Thanks in adVance!

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    1. I used red mild salsa 🙂

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  18. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (15)
    Tried these tonight but made the chicken in the IP instead of the crockpot. Worked well and hubby loved them! Thank you!

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  19. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (16)
    These are so good! My daughter is very picky and dinner is always a fight. She ate these no problem and went for seconds! I definitely recommend!

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  20. Ranch Chicken Enchiladas (17)
    So good! Didn’t make any changes other than cooked my chicken in the instant pot. Whole family loved them.

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  21. Has anyone added rIce to the mixture?

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  22. What kind of ranch did you use?

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    1. Hi Amie, I use a ranch dressing called Wild Coyote. It’s made locally here in Southern Utah. My best advice is to use your favorite ranch dressing! 🙂

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  23. This recipe was delicious. My husband and i both enjoyed them.
    I usually am not a big fan of enchiladas but these were great. They were also easy to make.

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  24. Do I use a ranch packet to make dressing? or do I use ranch dressing straight from a bottle?

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    1. Ranch dressing from the bottle 🙂

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FAQs

What is the secret to non soggy enchiladas? ›

To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.

Do restaurants use flour or corn tortillas for enchiladas? ›

– Enchiladas: Most of the enchiladas that you eat in an authentic Mexican restaurant will be served using corn tortillas.

What is better for enchiladas corn or flour tortillas? ›

Corn tortillas go well with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. They are also perfect for use in tostadas, sopes, and quesadillas. Flour tortillas are often used in burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. They are also great for making quesadillas, sweet dishes like dessert tacos, and breakfast burritos.

What is the best melting cheese for enchiladas? ›

Monterey Jack is a mild, creamy cheese that melts easily and adds a smooth texture to the enchiladas.

Should you cover enchiladas while baking? ›

Arrange enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with taco sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.

How to keep flour tortillas from getting soggy in enchiladas? ›

The most important tip for avoiding soggy enchiladas is to briefly fry your tortillas in hot oil before you fill and roll. This creates a little bit of a barrier so that the tortillas don't soak up too much of the sauce and therefore start to break down.

Should you toast tortillas before making enchiladas? ›

The corn tortillas must be softened before they are rolled and baked in the casserole. Frying them gently in a little oil both softens the tortillas and also greatly enhances their flavor.

Why do my tortillas fall apart when I make enchiladas? ›

Make sure that you lightly grease your dish, which will help keep the tortillas from sticking to the pan. Fry each of your tortillas in hot oil before adding in your enchilada filling. This will help keep the tortillas from soaking up too much of your sauce too quickly, which can also cause them to break apart.

What brand of tortillas are best for enchiladas? ›

Don't settle for the same old, same old tortillas. CHI-CHI'S® Enchilada Style Tortillas Flour & Corn are the ideal way to wrap up your next batch of enchiladas.

What is the white cheese Mexican restaurants use in enchiladas? ›

Mild and slightly salty, queso blanco is popular for cooking and snacking. It's often used as a topping for enchiladas and empanadas or as a filling for chicken breasts, peppers, enchiladas and burritos.

What kind of yellow cheese do Mexican restaurants use for enchiladas? ›

Monterey Jack

It's a semi-hard cheese with a mellow yellow color and buttery taste that compliments tangy spices, like jalapenos, chilis, hot sauces, and other flavors commonly paired with Mexican cuisines.

How to keep enchiladas from getting hard on the bottom? ›

Some recipes suggest spreading a little sauce (½ cup for a 3-quart baking dish) on the bottom of the pan before adding enchiladas. This keeps the tortillas from sticking to the pan or getting tough on the bottom.

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