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The Ultimate Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

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A comforting, crowd-pleasing dish filled with tender chicken, spices, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas and baked to perfection.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, half of the cheese, diced onions, chili powder, and cumin; stir until well coated.
  3. Lightly warm the corn tortillas in a microwave for 20-30 seconds, covered with a damp paper towel.
  4. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla, roll it tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the enchiladas.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with leftover ingredients or alternative proteins. Great for freezing and reheating.

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Find it online: https://daytasty.com/ultimate-quick-easy-chicken-enchiladas/