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Costco Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

The easiest weeknight enchiladas start with a $4.99 Costco rotisserie chicken — shredded, rolled, and baked in 45 minutes with no marinating, no raw meat to handle, and maximum flavor.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
6
Cost / Serving
$2.33

Quick Answer

Shred a Costco rotisserie chicken, roll into corn tortillas with cheese, line into a 9x13 pan, douse in enchilada sauce, top with more cheese, and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. No cooking raw meat; ready in 45 minutes for 6.

Costco rotisserie chicken enchiladas are the weeknight dinner that feels like a treat but takes less than an hour. The chicken is already cooked and seasoned, so all you're doing is shredding, rolling, saucing, and baking. Use a good store-bought enchilada sauce and a generous handful of Costco shredded Mexican blend cheese, and dinner is done.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, cumin, garlic powder, ½ cup cheese, and ¼ cup enchilada sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Warm tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30 seconds so they roll without cracking.

  4. 4

    Spoon about ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  5. 5

    Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining 1½ cups of cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.

  7. 7

    Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Costco rotisserie chicken enchiladas ahead of time?+
Yes. Assemble the enchiladas up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate. When ready to bake, add 10 minutes to the cook time since they'll be going in cold.
Can I freeze rotisserie chicken enchiladas?+
Absolutely. Assemble and freeze before baking, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F covered for 45 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes.
How much chicken does a Costco rotisserie chicken yield?+
A typical Costco rotisserie chicken yields 3–4 cups of shredded meat, which is enough for 12 enchiladas with some filling to spare.
Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn?+
Yes, flour tortillas work well and are easier to roll without cracking. Use 8-inch flour tortillas and reduce the warming step — they're more pliable at room temperature.
What's the best enchilada sauce for this recipe?+
Any canned red enchilada sauce works. For a richer flavor, look for Las Palmas or Hatch brand. Costco sometimes carries larger cans of enchilada sauce in their Mexican foods aisle.

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