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Close-up of Irresistible Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas baked in a glass dish, covered in red sauce and melted cheese.

Irresistible Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas


  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy and cheesy chicken enchiladas for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in green chilies, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in shredded chicken, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese.
  5. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  6. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Notes

  • For extra cheesy enchiladas, top with more shredded cheese before baking.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, avocado, or cilantro.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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