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chicken enchiladas

Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

A classic Mexican-inspired dish with shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas and smothered with spicy enchilada sauce, topped with cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 unit flour tortillas
  • 2.5 cups shredded chicken preferably rotisserie chicken
  • 0.5 cup black beans
  • 0.5 cup corn
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 2 small cans red enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
  • Cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Dip each tortilla into the enchilada sauce, covering both sides, then spoon about 1/3 cup of chicken mixture onto the center. Top with a sprinkle of cheese, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cover the assembled enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and browned. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
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