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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Quick and easy chicken enchiladas recipe that's simple and a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 enchiladas
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pieces Corn Tortillas
  • 4 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken rotisserie chicken
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 4 cups Mexican Cheese shredded and divided
  • 28 ounces Enchilada Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Shred the cooked chicken and place in a bowl. Toss the shredded chicken with sour cream and ½ cup of enchilada sauce. Optional: add 1-2 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning.
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute until softened. This ensures the tortillas won't crack when rolled.
  • Spread ¼ cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 10x7 or 9x13 baking dish. Scoop the chicken filling into the tortilla, generously top with shredded cheese, and roll tightly. Arrange the tortillas seam side down and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and then cover with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Serve with your choice of toppings -- Mexican Crema or Sour Cream, Cilantro, Avocado or Guacamole, Pico de Gallo or Tomatoes, Jalapeno, and Pickled Onions.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked enchiladas for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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