Name: Chicken Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken; 1 small onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce; 1 cup shredded cheese; 8 flour tortillas; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro

Chicken Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas Recipe

Gussi Pirtle Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chicken Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheese
8 flour tortillas
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a skillet, sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or on a stovetop.
Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them up tightly. Place them seam-side down in the greased baking dish.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, making sure to cover them completely.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 390kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 74mg
Sodium : 965mg
Total Carbohydrates : 35g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 29g

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