Chicken Enchiladas
As comforting as they are flavorful, these ChickenEnchiladas bring together tender chicken, hearty black beans, and a blend ofspices to create the perfect savory meal. With each bite, experience a variety oftextures, from the soft tortilla to the rich, zesty sauce. Topped with adecadent layer of baked cheese and garnished with tomatoes and a dollop of sourcream, these enchiladas offer a mouthwatering balance of savory and just theright amount of spice. Whether enjoyed as a family dinner, a filling lunch, orthe centerpiece of a festive gathering, this beloved Mexican dish not only servesas a nutritious meal to complement your wellness program but also brings peopletogether over a classic comfort food!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 374 kcal
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 15 oz can unsalted tomato sauce
- 3 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- 15 oz can unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
- 12 6-inch whole wheat tortillas
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
Preheat broiler to high.
In a sauce pan, combine onion, chicken stock, flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and allow to thicken. Reserve 1 1/2cups of sauce.
Add beans and chicken to pan and heat.
Heat tortillas. Spoon some the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll.
Place rolls, seam down, into a baking dish treated with cooking spray. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
Cook under broiler until cheese is melted.
Keyword Chicken Enchiladas, Dinner, Mexican Cuisine