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Chicken Enchiladas

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๐ŸŒฎ Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Simple, Flavorful Ingredients provide a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
๐Ÿง€ This recipe combines tender shredded chicken and rich enchilada sauce with melty cheese, delivering bold flavors with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas (4 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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1 ยฝ cups shredded cooked chicken for main protein source

2 cups enchilada sauce for moisture and flavor

8 corn or flour tortillas

2 ยฝ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese for creaminess

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1-First, mix 1 ยฝ cups shredded cooked chicken with ยผ cup of enchilada sauce in a large bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.

2-Warm the tortillas until they are pliable wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute, flipping halfway, or warm flour tortillas on a plate for the same time.

3-Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.

4-Building the Dish: Pour the remaining 1 ยพ cups enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining 1 ยฝ cups cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it rest a bit before serving with optional toppings like diced onions or sour cream.

5-In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with seasonings as described. Spread sauce on the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking. This step-by-step approach, including warming tortillas, ensures no cracks or breaks. For dietary changes, use the same method but swap ingredients as needed.

6-Preheat your oven to 350ยบF. Chicken enchiladas offer a classic taste thatโ€™s easy to customize.

7>Quick list of steps for reference: Mix chicken with sauce and seasonings. Warm and fill tortillas. Bake until bubbly.

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Notes

๐Ÿ— Use leftover shredded or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
๐ŸŒฝ For authentic flavor, shallow fry corn tortillas for 5-10 seconds per side and dip in warm enchilada sauce before filling.
๐Ÿ”„ Variations can include beans, sautรฉed vegetables, or different meats such as beef or pork.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-containing (can be adapted)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 371
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 19 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 25 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 24 grams
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg