Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas. Each bite unveils tender chicken, melted cheese, and a zesty enchilada sauce, wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe brings the warmth of home-cooked comfort right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side; then shred.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until translucent. Combine with shredded chicken, black beans, half of the cheese, and half of the enchilada sauce in a bowl.
- Lay each tortilla flat, spoon the chicken mixture onto one side, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with chopped cilantro and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (175g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg