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Chicken Enchiladas

A brief summary of the recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can enchilada sauce 15-ounce
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4-ounce (do not drain)
  • 4 cups shredded, cooked chicken from a 3 to 4-pound rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can black beans 15-ounce, drained
  • 3.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped and divided
  • 8 tortillas large flour 10-inch
  • cooking spray

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and position a rack in the center. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the enchilada sauce and diced green chiles along with their liquid. Pour 1 cup of this mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and set it aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, drained black beans, 2 cups of the Mexican cheese blend, 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture, and 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro. Use tongs to ensure the chicken and cheese are evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Take one flour tortilla and place 3/4 cup of the filling in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam side down in the baking dish, tucking the ends underneath. Continue adding filled tortillas to the dish, pressing them together to form a compact layer.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let the enchiladas cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.