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Chicken Enchiladas


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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped – leftover chicken is great for this!
    • If starting fresh, use 1-2 chicken breasts, seasoned with ½ tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 12 tbsp oil (for cooking the vegetables)
  • 12 white flour tortillas (7-inch)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
  • 2 cups (or more!) Mexican blend or Tex Mex cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken (if not using leftover chicken):

  1. Season raw chicken breasts with ½ tbsp taco seasoning. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Shred or chop the cooked chicken.

Cook the Vegetables:

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil. Sauté the red and green bell peppers and onion until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the salsa and cook for another minute.

Combine the Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the sautéed vegetables. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the filling and stir until combined.

Prepare the Baking Dish:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with half of the enchilada sauce. Spread this mixture across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Assemble the Enchiladas:

  1. Spoon the chicken and vegetable filling onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.

Top with Remaining Sauce and Cheese:

  1. Pour the remaining half of the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top, or use more cheese if you like a cheesier finish.

Bake:

  1. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Once out of the oven, sprinkle with the seeded and chopped tomato and fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top for a burst of freshness.
  2. Serve warm with Mexican rice on the side.

Notes

Note: If baked at too high a temperature, the sour cream and enchilada sauce mixture may separate slightly. We cook this recipe at a lower temperature for a bit longer to help prevent this. If some separation does occur, don’t worry—it’s still delicious! If you prefer to bake this at a higher temperature for a shorter time, feel free to do so, but be aware that you may experience some separation.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired