Easy Chicken Enchiladas: A Fun Twist on a Family Favorite
Try this easy chicken enchiladas recipe for a twist on a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, half the cheese, enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and some extra enchilada sauce.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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