Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Mexican Diet: None

Description

Description Warm, cheesy, and comforting chicken enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken, creamy refried beans, and tangy Greek yogurt, baked with a red sauce and melted cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup refried beans ( 120g )
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt ( 170g )
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded chicken ( 280g )
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese ( 168g ), divided
  • 10 oz . can red enchilada sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, refried beans, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix until evenly distributed.
  2. Pour a few spoonfuls of the red enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  3. Lay a flour tortilla flat. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling lengthwise down the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, arranging rolled enchiladas snugly.
  5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tops of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove foil for last 5 minutes if desired.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For best results, warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.