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Classic Chicken Enchiladas

ChickenCheesyMexican

Time: 1 hour

Yield: 8 servings

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Classic Chicken Enchiladas are guaranteed to become a staple in your home! Tortillas wrapped around tender chicken, hearty black beans, and diced chiles are slathered in a tangy, rich enchilada sauce. Topped with melted cheese, Classic Chicken Enchiladas are supreme comfort food. We'd be shocked if you didn't fall in love with this savory sensation!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, optional
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 large flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 (28-ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • Optional toppings:
  • fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped
  • red onions, to taste, chopped
  • avocado, to taste, diced
  • jalapeños, to taste, chopped
  • sour cream, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3 -Using a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4 -Add in the onions and sauté until it is soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 5 -Add the chicken pieces and the green chiles.

Step 6 -Season the chicken mixture generously with the salt and the pepper.

Step 7 -Continue cooking the chicken mixture until the chicken pieces are completely cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 8 -Add the beans to the chicken mixture.

Step 9 -Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and set it aside.

Step 10 -On a clean surface, lay out 1 of the tortillas.

Step 11 -Spread 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce evenly on the tortilla.

Step 12 -Add a large scoop of the chicken mixture to the tortilla.

Step 13 -Add 1/3 cup of the cheese.

Step 14 -Roll up the tortilla and place it in the prepared baking dish, seam-side down.

Step 15 -Repeat the filling and rolling process using the remaining ingredients. Use an additional baking dish if needed.

Step 16 -Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and the remaining cheese.

Step 17 -Bake the dish uncovered until the enchiladas are cooked through and the cheese is bubbly, about 25-35 minutes.

Step 18 -Serve with your favorite toppings!

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