Air Fryer Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas

Air Fryer Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas

Why You’ll Love It

Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious, Tex-Mex inspired frozen meal featuring tender white meat chicken, real cheese, and mildly spicy red enchilada sauce wrapped in soft corn tortillas. When cooked in the air fryer, the sauce thickens, the cheese bubbles, and the tortillas crisp up at the edges—delivering an oven-baked taste in half the time.

Ingredients

• 1 frozen Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas meal (single-serve; do not thaw)

• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeños

• Optional sides: Spanish rice, refried beans, tortilla chips with salsa

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes for even heat distribution.

Prepare the Enchiladas

• Remove the meal from the box, but leave it in the black plastic tray.

• Puncture the plastic film with 2–3 small holes to allow steam to vent.

Air Fry

• Place the tray directly in the air fryer basket.

• Cook at 375°F for 23–27 minutes.

• At the 12–14 minute mark, peel back the film (be careful of hot steam), stir around the sauce, and re-cover loosely.

• Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.

Check for Doneness

• The enchiladas should be bubbling around the edges.

• Tortillas may lightly crisp at the corners.

• Chicken and sauce should be steaming hot throughout.

• Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

• Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips

• Remove the film entirely during the last 5 minutes for a crispier tortilla texture.

• Add shredded Mexican cheese after stirring for extra cheesiness.

• For extra kick, drizzle hot sauce or add diced green chiles after cooking.

Serving Ideas

• Serve with:

  • Spanish rice or cilantro lime rice

  • Refried or black beans

  • Corn salad or avocado slices

• Topping suggestions:

  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Crumbled cotija cheese

  • Lime wedges

Storage & Reheating

Storage

• Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

• Air Fryer: 360°F for 4–5 minutes in an oven-safe dish

• Microwave: 2–3 minutes in a microwave-safe bowl, covered

• Oven: 375°F for 10–12 minutes, covered with foil

FAQs

Is it safe to cook this in the black plastic tray?

Yes, the tray is rated for air fryer use at up to 400°F.

Can I add cheese halfway through?

Absolutely—sprinkle some shredded Mexican blend or cheddar when you remove the film for melty, golden topping.

Will the enchiladas crisp up?

The air fryer gives the corners and edges a nice crisp texture while keeping the inside moist and cheesy.

Cook Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas in the air fryer for bubbly cheese, crisp tortilla edges, and thick, savory enchilada sauce. Faster, easier, and better than the microwave.