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Delicious Chicken Enchiladas

Savory chicken enchiladas topped with a rich enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup sour cream
Tortillas
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
  4. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with sour cream and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

You can customize the filling with vegetables or different types of cheese according to your preference.

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