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Chicken Enchiladas


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious chicken enchiladas with a spicy kick, perfect for a cozy dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Boneless (Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked and Cubed)
  • 1 package Taco Seasoning or Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Black Beans (Drained)
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Drained)
  • 10 oz Can of Green Enchilada Sauce or Gluten Free Green Taco Sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 8 Burrito Size Flour Tortillas or 12 6 Inch Corn Tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Once the chicken is cooked, place it into a food processor and pulse until shredded.
  3. Return to a small skillet, add taco seasoning with 1/4 cup water, and let it simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  5. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet for one minute on each side if using.
  6. Fill the tortillas with chicken, beans, and tomatoes, placing them seam side down in the baking dish.
  7. Continue until the dish is full.
  8. Pour enchilada sauce or taco sauce over all tortillas and top with cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F or until cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • If using corn tortillas, heat them for one minute on each side in a greased skillet before filling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg