Name: Chicken & Bean Enchiladas Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken; 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup enchilada sauce; 1 cup shredded cheese; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 8 flour tortillas; Salt and pepper to taste; Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro

Chicken & Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Amabel Marques Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chicken & Bean Enchiladas

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
8 flour tortillas
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring well.
Take a tortilla and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the center. Roll it up and place it seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve the enchiladas hot with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories : 450kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 55mg
Sodium : 950mg
Total Carbohydrates : 53g
Dietary Fiber : 8g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 27g

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