Description
Ultimate Quick & Easy Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect solution for a quick and satisfying meal. Bursting with flavor from tender shredded chicken, spicy enchilada sauce, and cheesy goodness, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite. With minimal preparation and simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Take a tortilla, fill it with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, and roll it up tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños to the chicken filling.
- Substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchiladas, quick and easy, Mexican, family meal