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Chicken Enchiladas


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious chicken enchiladas made with shredded chicken, black beans, and topped with cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Boneless (Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked and Cubed)
  • 1 Package Taco Seasoning or Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Black Beans (Drained)
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Drained (you can also use homemade salsa))
  • 10 oz Can of Green Enchilada Sauce or Gluten Free Green Taco Sauce
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 8 Burrito Size Flour Tortillas or 12 6 Inch Corn Tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Once the chicken is cooked, put it into a food processor and pulse it until it’s nice and shredded. Return it to a small skillet and add the taco seasoning with 1/4 cup water and let it simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  3. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  4. Fill the tortillas with chicken, beans, and tomatoes. Place seam side down in the baking dish. Continue until the dish is full.
  5. Pour the enchilada sauce or taco sauce over all the tortillas and top with cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F or until cheese is nice and bubbly.

Notes

  • If you use corn tortillas, you will want to heat them for one minute on each side in a greased and warm skillet before filling them.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas