Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    498 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

A meaty chicken and black bean and green chile filling makes these hearty authentic enchiladas delicious and satisfying Mexican inspired meal.

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Ingredients

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For Enchiladas

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 shredded or diced cooked chicken breasts I use leftover rotisserie chicken or 2 roasted chicken breasts without skin
  • 2 cups Mexican red enchilada sauce canned or recipe on this site
  • 15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • ounces canned green chiles I use hatch chiles -- you can also use fresh fire roasted chiles.
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese (or monterey jack, cheddar jack or pepper jack) shredded, divided
  • 1 package tortillas 8-10

Serve With

  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • tomato diced
  • green onion sliced
  • cheddar cheese shredded
  • salsa
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute until the onions are softened and slightly translucent. Add the chicken, green chiles and ½ cup of red enchilada sauce, stirring occasionally until the chicken is warmed through and the mixture is well coated in sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Spray a casserole dish with vegetable spray and then spoon 2-3 tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the casserole and gently spread to cover the bottom.
  4. Lay a tortilla flat on your work surface and spoon a tablespoon or so of sauce onto it. Spread the sauce evenly over the whole tortilla. Add a small handful of shredded cheese into the center of the tortilla.
  5. Top with a few spoons of the shredded chicken filling (don't over-stuff). Top with a handful of black beans and carefully fold the two sides of the tortilla over the filling. Transfer the wrapped enchilada to the baking dish, seam side down.
  6. Continue to assemble the enchiladas and transfer them to the casserole dish. Spread the remaining red enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas and spread so that they are all coated with sauce.
  7. Garnish with the remainder of the cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole is heated through.
  8. Serve with your choice of condiments and garnishes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1644mg (69%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 958IU (19%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 363mg (36%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1644mg 69%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 958IU 19%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 363mg 36%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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