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Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

A comforting meal featuring tender chicken, rich enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for quick dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • 1 cup cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Use a combination for extra flavor.
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (optional) Rinse and drain before using.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with half of the cheese, diced onions, black beans, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up tightly, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Keep your enchiladas in the fridge for about 3-4 days. If you want to extend the love, they freeze well too, up to 3 months.