59 Crazy Easy Enchilada Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Felicia Lim

Mon, May 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM UTC

11 min read

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's victory over the French empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862.
Enchiladas are corn tortillas wrapped around a filling and covered with a savory sauce, with versatile filling options ranging from meat to cheese, potatoes, beans, and vegetables.
There are 59 easy enchilada recipes available, from meat options like cream cheese beef enchiladas and green chile chicken enchiladas to vegetarian choices like black bean enchilada casserole and vegan enchiladas.

Cinco de Mayo literally translates to "Fifth of May" and celebrates the Mexican army's victory over the French empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Naturally, we believe there's no better way to honor this day than with plenty of flavor-packed Mexican food and drinks , from tacos to tequilas and, of course, some enchiladasin between.

What Are Enchiladas?

At their very core, enchiladas are corn tortillas wrapped around a filling and then covered with a savory sauce. The filling can be a mixture of various ingredients—from meat such as chicken, pork, or beef, to cheese, potatoes, beans and vegetables. The beautiful thing about enchiladas is how versatile they can be, so you can mix and match the fillings that you enjoy the most, and slather on any sauce you like (or have on hand at the moment).

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or a full-on meat lover, we guarantee that there's definitely at least one combination of enchiladas that you're going to love, big time. Heck, you can even make many Mexican recipes gluten-free !

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Best Enchilada Recipes

From meat options such as cream cheese beef enchiladas and green chile chicken enchiladas to vegetarian choices like vegetarian black bean enchilada casserole, skillet veggie enchiladas and vegan enchiladas to low-carb and keto Mexican enchiladas like zucchini enchilada roll ups, you're going to be loving all of these on Cinco de Mayo!

Here are 59 easy enchilada recipes to make with your guac, salsa, tacos, margaritas and other Mexican food and drinks this May 5th.

Mario Lopez's Chicken Enchiladas

In a recent interview with Parade , Mario shares his favorite recipe for Chicken Enchiladas and reveals: "I’m a big foodie. I eat more than anyone you’ll ever know."

Get the recipe: Mario Lopez's Chicken Enchiladas

Stacked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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Stacked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in 30 minutes! Skip the work of rolling individual enchiladas, and layer the tortillas instead for a speedy any-night shortcut.

Get the recipe: Stacked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Beef Enchiladas

This easy beef enchilada recipe has a short ingredient list and can be on the table in under one hour.

Get the recipe: Easy Beef Enchiladas

Skinny White Chicken Enchiladas

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These skinny chicken enchiladas are sure to be a hit with your whole family!

Get the recipe: Skinny White Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

This slow cooker creamy green chile chicken enchilada soup has all the wonderful flavor of the enchiladas without all the work!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

Vegan Enchiladas With Beans

These amazing vegan enchiladas are stuffed with veggies and topped with tomato sauce and dairy-free cheese.

Get the recipe: Vegan Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas With Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce

Every layer of these delicious chicken enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce is packed with flavor!

Get the recipe: Chicken Enchiladas With Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce

Cream Cheese Beef Enchiladas

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These cream cheese beef enchiladas are incredibly easy to make and have all those amazing Mexican flavors!

Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Beef Enchiladas

Green Chicken Enchiladas

Salsa verde, green chiles, leftover rotisserie chicken and Monterey Jack cheese make for the best weeknight enchiladas ever!

Get the recipe: Green Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

When you’re short on time or money is tight, this chicken enchilada casserole is the answer to the dinner dilemma!

Get the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas

This make-ahead breakfast enchiladas recipe can be made the night before and baked the next day!

Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas

Low-Carb Chicken Enchilada Skillet

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A keto chicken enchilada skillet is the best part of cheesy chicken enchiladas in a 30-minute meal you can make on busy weeknights.

Get the recipe: Low-Carb Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

With salsa verde, chicken, sour cream, cheese and cilantro, these salsa verde chicken enchiladas are a tasty, quick and easy dinner.

Get the recipe: Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Veggie Enchiladas

Easy veggie enchiladas that are saucy, cheese, filling, cozy and packed with any roasted veggies you want. Super versatile and easy to make!

Get the recipe: Easy Veggie Enchiladas

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Sour cream chicken enchiladas bake to golden perfection in just 30 minutes with a sauce that will be your new obsession!

Get the recipe: White Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This is an easy 6-ingredient layered chicken enchilada casserole recipe your family will love.

Get the recipe: Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Easy Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes is a combination of chicken, salsa verde and a shredded Mexican cheese blend which is wrapped in flour tortillas and baked.

Get the recipe: Easy Enchiladas Verdes

Creamy Poblano Chicken Enchiladas

The combination of the rich white sauce flavored with warm poblano peppers and fresh cilantro is so delicious.

Get the recipe: Creamy Poblano Chicken Enchiladas

Turkey Enchiladas With Black Beans and Corn

This recipe for healthy turkey enchiladas is packed with good-for-you ingredients like lean ground turkey, fiber-rich black beans and sweet corn!

Get the recipe: Turkey Enchiladas With Black Beans and Corn

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These easy chicken enchiladas are stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with an easy red enchilada sauce and baked for 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Enchilada

Red Cheese Enchiladas

These restaurant-style red cheese enchiladas are saucy, cheesy and oh-so-yummy!

Get the recipe: Cheese Enchiladas

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Easy Cheese Enchiladas

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Corn tortillas are filled with Monterey jack cheese and topped with a homemade red enchilada sauce.

Get the recipe: Cheese Enchiladas

Tex Mex Enchiladas

These Tex Mex enchiladas are corn tortillas filled with melted cheese and white onion, smothered with real chili gravy.

Get the recipe: Tex Mex Enchiladas

One-Pot Quinoa Enchiladas

Find all the same flavors of a decadent chicken enchilada dinner but without the guilt!

Get the recipe: One-Pot Chicken and Quinoa Enchilada

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas

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Beef enchiladas made with tender shredded beef cooked in a simple homemade enchilada sauce, then layered in tortillas and cheese to make delectable enchiladas.

Get the recipe: Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Low Carb Zucchini Enchiladas

Zucchini enchiladas make a heartwarming casserole the whole family will love without sacrificing your waistline!

Get the recipe: Low Carb Zucchini Enchiladas

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

These vegetarian enchiladas are packed with flavor and loaded with brown rice, sweet potatoes and black beans.

Get the recipe: Veggie Enchiladas

5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas

These quick and easy enchiladas only call for 5 ingredients and are ready in no time! It's the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight!

Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

This chicken enchilada recipe is easy to make, customizable with your favorite fillings, and always a crowd favorite.

Get the recipe: Best Chicken Enchiladas

Black Bean Enchiladas

Black bean enchiladas filled with a mixture of black beans, corn, onions and bell peppers, and topped with a red enchilada sauce and melted cheese.

Get the recipe: Black Bean Enchiladas

Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake

Mexican seasoned chicken, rice, and enchilada sauce all cooked together in one skillet, then topped with tortilla chips and plenty of cheese.

Get the recipe: Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake

Ground Beef Enchiladas

This classic Mexican recipe has seasoned ground beef rolled up in soft corn tortillas and smothered in red sauce and melted cheese.

Get the recipe: Beef Enchiladas

Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

This vegetarian black bean enchilada casserole is fast, simple and delicious!

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Cheesy Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Skillet

This is about as fast as enchiladas can get, and that’s because it’s a tortilla casserole made all in one cooking vessel.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups

Tasty chicken enchiladas made with zucchini wrappers instead of tortillas!

Get the recipe: Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups

Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

These Instant Pot chicken enchiladas are filled with tender pulled chicken, bell peppers and corn and then topped with easy enchilada sauce and cheese for a full meal!

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Red and Green Enchiladas

Filled with shredded cheese, chicken and salsa, these will become your newest family-favorite Mexican dinner.

Get the recipe: Red and Green Enchiladas

One-Pan Enchiladas

Ground beef, black beans, a flavorful enchilada sauce, tortillas and cheese come together for a one-pan, 20-minute meal!

Get the recipe: One-Pan Enchiladas

Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt in this delicious creamy green chile chicken enchilada recipe for a healthier version.

Get the recipe: Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

This quick and easy chicken black bean enchilada skillet is everything you love about classic enchiladas without all the fuss.

Get the recipe: Chicken Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Corn tortillas filled with flavorful ground beef, melty cheese and a killer homemade red enchilada sauce.

Get the recipe: Ground Beef Enchiladas

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Gluten-Free Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Try these gluten-free black bean and spinach enchiladas if you love Mexican food but struggle to make it healthy.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Creamy White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

Satisfy your cravings with this delicious creamy white sauce chicken enchiladas.

Get the recipe: Creamy White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas (Dairy-Free)

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Healthy salsa verde chicken enchiladas with spinach made dairy-free with vegan cashew queso.

Get the recipe: Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas (Dairy-Free)

Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Tender pulled pork rolled in corn tortillas and topped with homemade enchilada sauce and two kinds of cheese.

Get the recipe: Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Skillet Beef Enchiladas

This Mexican-inspired dish is an easier and quicker version of traditional enchiladas made in one skillet.

Get the recipe: Skillet Beef Enchiladas

Vegetarian Enchiladas

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Flavorful and easy vegetarian enchiladas are brimming with black beans, corn, peppers, fresh lime and cheese. The enchiladas are topped with sauce, cheese, fresh avocado and cilantro.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Enchiladas

Traeger Smoked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

These Traeger smoked green chile chicken enchiladas are incredibly tasty.

Get the recipe: Traeger Smoked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Three Bean Enchilada Casserole

Black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans layered with corn tortillas, enchilada sauce and cheese. An easy meatless meal the whole family will love!

Get the recipe: Three Bean Enchilada Casserole

Gluten-Free Chicken Enchilada Skillet

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A deliciously cheesy chicken enchilada skillet for an easy weeknight dinner that you can get on the table in thirty minutes!

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Black Bean Tofu Scramble Vegan Enchiladas

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These black bean tofu scramble vegan enchiladas are filled using a hearty-tofu scramble of black beans and vegetables and are topped with a green chili cream sauce.

Get the recipe: Black Bean Tofu Scramble Vegan Enchiladas

Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

What’s not to love about ground beef, lots of cheese and loads of delicious flavor? These easy beef enchiladas are totally yummy.

Get the recipe: Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Skillet Vegetarian Enchiladas

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Skillet vegetarian enchiladas are made in one pan and there is no rolling involved. This easy enchilada recipe only takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish and it is a family favorite dinner!

Get the recipe: Skillet Vegetarian Enchiladas