Easy Chicken Enchiladas
These delicious chicken enchiladas are stuffed with chicken, cheese, and fresh cilantro and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. You'll want to make them again and again!
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Servings: 6 enchiladas
Calories: 619kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts sliced into 1/2 inch strips
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 8 inch tortillas
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil on medium heat.
- Once the pan is hot, sauté the onion until it starts to turn brown.
- Add the spices and salt to the skillet, and stir until the onion is coated and the spices are fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the chicken and stir until it's well coated with the onion and spice mixture.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and water.
- Let the chicken simmer uncovered in the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the chicken from the sauce and place in a large bowl.
- Add the refried beans, cilantro, and 2 cups of the cheese to the chicken, and stir until it's well mixed.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease a 8" x 8" glass baking dish.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture down the center of a tortilla, roll, and place in the dish with the tortilla seam facing down. Continue until all of the tortillas and filling have been used up.
- Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve right away with any tasty toppings of your choice!
Notes
Optional Topping Ideas: sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, salsa, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced avocados, fresh or pickled jalapenos, guacamole
Nutrition
Serving: 1enchilada | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g
