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Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe: A Delicious Twist on Tradition

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe offers a delicious twist on tradition, featuring shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 enchiladas
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • microwave
  • baking dish
  • large bowl
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • 2 cups easy enchilada sauce Divided.
  • 8 tortillas corn or flour tortillas See note if using flour tortillas.
  • 2.5 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese Divided.
  • salt To taste.
  • black pepper To taste.
  • optional toppings Diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese.

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together and taste. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
  • If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
  • If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
  • Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with the shredded chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly to close and place in a large baking dish seam side down.
  • Pour the remaining 1 ¾ cups enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

For the sauce, use store-bought or make your own. Storing: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUCalcium: 420mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword Chicken Enchiladas, comfort food, Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe, family recipe, quick dinner
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