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Chicken Enchiladas

This delicious recipe for Chicken Enchiladas features tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a flavorful enchilada sauce, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. A crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce Plus more for topping.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend.
  • 6 pieces flour tortillas 10 inches.
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • ½ cup corn Canned or frozen.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste none salt and pepper
  • for garnish none fresh cilantro Optional.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Place equal portions of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down in a greased baking dish.
  • Pour additional enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas, making sure they are well covered.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
Feel free to customize the filling by adding bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or additional enchilada sauce on the side.