By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On August 3, 2023

Gluten-Free Enchiladas that are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. You're going to love this gluten-free enchiladas recipe once you see how simple it is.

If you liked this gluten-free chicken enchilada recipe you might also like gluten-free tacos using my gluten-free taco seasoning. My Gluten-Free Chili is also easy to make and pretty amazing.

For more dinner ideas check out my Gluten-Free Main Dishes.

Gluten-Free Enchiladas

Let's be honest. Gluten-free enchiladas are not hard to make. In fact, they are super simple to prepare, and the magic happens when they bake.

A lot of people are intimidated by enchiladas, so I made a video (below) to show you how easy this gluten-free enchilada recipe is.

We make gluten-free chicken enchiladas at least once a month. All you need are good, soft gluten-free tortillas, gluten-free enchilada sauce, chicken, and cheese.

If you're like me, then you'll want to add a spoonful of refried beans to your filling (this is optional).

My family has been making enchiladas for years, since I was a child. You can freeze leftover gluten-free enchiladas for up to three months, but I doubt they will last that long.

Are corn tortillas gluten-free?

I am often asked are corn tortillas gluten-free. I talk about this a little more in my corn tortilla recipe post. Most corn tortillas are gluten-free. You'll want to check the ingredients on the packaging.

Also make sure to double-check that the corn tortillas you purchase are made in a wheat-free facility and not processed on the same equipment as other gluten-containing ingredients.

We love making gluten free corn tortillas from scratch. My recipe is simple and uses only 3 ingredients.

Here's a list of a few brands that I typically reach for on the shelf.

Gluten-Free Tortillas

• My homemade Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas
• My homemade Gluten-Free Corn Tortillas
• Mission Gluten-Free Tortillas
• Mission Gluten-Free Corn Tortillas
• Toufayan Gluten-Free Tortillas
• Santo Corral Prickly Pear Tortillas
• Guerrero Corn Tortillas
• BFree Flour Tortillas
• Siete Foods Tortillas
• Rudis Gluten-Free Tortillas

I've probably missed a few, but these are the gluten-free tortillas available in my area. When we purchase tortillas we tend to stick to the Mission Gluten Free Tortillas. We also like corn tortillas.

Not all of these tortillas are soft and they all have very different textures. I use gluten-free corn tortillas in my gluten-free enchiladas recipe.

Most corn tortillas are firm and need to be precooked for enchiladas but we have a brand in our area (Don Poncho) that is soft enough to roll uncooked.

I also use the Don Poncho tortillas when I make gluten free tacos.

Is cheese gluten-free?

Yes, cheese is naturally gluten-free. Sometimes packaged shredded cheeses include wheat to help prevent caking. Make sure to check the labels of packaged shredded cheese, just in case.

There are only five ingredients in this gluten-free enchiladas recipe. Again, be sure to check the ingredients label on your gluten-free tortillas and your gluten-free enchilada sauce.

Not all enchilada sauce is gluten-free. Some contain wheat or other glutinous ingredients.

Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce

I have a few homemade gluten-free enchilada sauce recipes that I like to use, but when I use a store-bought gluten-free enchilada sauce, I like to use the following:

• Hatch Enchilada Sauce
• Las Palmas
• 365 Organic Red Enchilada Sauce
• La Victoria
• Old El Paso

Please always check labels on gluten-free enchilada sauce, as the ingredients may change at any time.

I prefer to use Hatch Enchilada sauce when I make gluten-free chicken enchiladas because it's a brand that is dedicated to being gluten-free.

Gluten-free enchiladas have never been simpler!

How to make gluten-free enchiladas

1. Make sure you have all your ingredients ready to assemble.
2. Pre-heat your oven to 375F and spray a large baking pan with oil. You can use your oil of choice. This helps prevent sticking.
3. If you use the Don Poncho corn tortillas you wont need to heat your tortillas. If you use a firmer brand, heat them in stacks of 6 in the microwave with a damp paper towel over them for 30 seconds. This will help them become more pliable for rolling.
4. Pour some enchilada sauce onto a plate or pie plate and dip your tortilla into it. Flip it to coat the other side.
5. Add a spoonful of refried beans (optional) to the center and spread it.
6. Add a heaping spoonful of cooked chicken and then top with shredded cheese.
7. Carefully roll the tortilla from one side and then place it into your pan. The tortilla may break a little. That's okay, you're going to cover it with more enchilada sauce and cheese. No one will notice.
8. Once you have all your enchiladas rolled and tucked into your pan, drizzle more enchilada sauce over the top and then top with shredded cheese.
9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are heated and the cheese is melted.
10. Serve hot.

You can use your favorite brands in this recipe and your preferred cheese. I like to use shredded medium cheddar when I make gluten-free enchiladas.

Top these gluten-free enchiladas with sour cream or guacamole and you'll be good to go!

For homemade enchilada sauce, use my gluten-free enchilada sauce recipe.

If you like to make your refried beans from scratch, you'll want to check out my friend Megan's Instant Pot Refried Beans.

If you make these gluten-free chicken enchiladas please stop by and let me know what you think? Did you use chicken? Beef? Did you add the refried beans? I want to know!

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Yield: 12 enchiladas

Gluten-Free Enchiladas

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Gluten-Free Enchiladas that are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. You are going to love this gluten-free enchiladas recipe once you see how simple it is.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 gluten-free corn tortillas
• 2, 15oz. cans gluten-free red enchilada sauce
• 16oz. can of refriend beans, heated (optional)
• 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 2-4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese or cheese of choice)

Instructions

1. Make sure you have all your ingredients ready to assemble.
2. Pre-heat your oven to 375F and spray a large baking pan with oil. You can use your oil of choice. This helps prevent sticking.
3. If you use the Don Poncho corn tortillas you wont need to heat your tortillas. If you use a firmer brand, heat them in stacks of 6 in the microwave with a damp paper towel over them for 30 seconds. This will help them become more pliable for rolling.
4. Pour some enchilada sauce onto a plate or pie plate and dip your tortilla into it. Flip it to coat the other side.
5. Add a spoonful of refried beans (optional) to the center and spread it.
6. Add a heaping spoonful of cooked chicken and then top with shredded cheese.
7. Carefully roll the tortilla from one side and then place it into your pan. The tortilla may break a little. That's okay, you're going to cover it with more enchilada sauce and cheese. No one will notice.
8. Once you have all your enchiladas rolled and tucked into your pan, drizzle more enchilada sauce over the top and then top with shredded cheese.
9. Depending on how full you stuff your enchiladas, you may end up with leftover ingredients.
10. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are heated and the cheese is melted.
11. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 enchilada
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 264Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 551mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 20g