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Classic Chicken Enchiladas

Classic Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: nutrivitahub.com
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These enchiladas are stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with red enchilada sauce, and baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Combine chicken with 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Warm tortillas in the microwave until pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and cheese, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish.
  5. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and top with cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Tips: For a traditional touch, lightly fry the tortillas before filling.