Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas for Busy Weeknights
Enjoy a delicious and easy chicken enchilada recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix chicken, black beans, corn, and half the enchilada sauce.
- Place a portion of the mixture in each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions and peppers to the chicken mixture.
- Top with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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