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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious and simple chicken enchiladas topped with cheese and enchilada sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Enchilada Sauce Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or Flour
Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Enchilada Sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Take a tortilla, fill it with the chicken mixture, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Bake
  1. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your easy chicken enchiladas!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can customize the filling by adding beans or vegetables as desired.

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