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Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 10 small flour tortillas
Instructions for Chicken Enchiladas:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, onions, half of the shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble Enchiladas:
- Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Prepare Sauces:
- In separate bowls, mix the red enchilada sauce with half of the green enchilada sauce.
- Pour Sauces and Cheese:
- Pour the red enchilada sauce over one half of the enchiladas and the remaining green enchilada sauce over the other half.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped cilantro on top, and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Chicken Enchiladas:
Cook Time Table of Chicken Enchiladas:
Step | Time |
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Preheat Oven | 10 minutes |
Prepare Filling | 15 minutes |
Assemble Enchiladas | 10 minutes |
Prepare Sauces | 5 minutes |
Pour Sauces and Cheese | 5 minutes |
Bake | 25-30 minutes |
Rest and Garnish | 5 minutes |
Total Cook Time | Approximately 80 minutes |
Note: Cooking times may vary, so it’s essential to monitor the enchiladas while baking to ensure they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.