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Chicken Enchiladas

Shredded chicken and cheese wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered in red sauce and baked until the top is bubbling and golden.

Prep 00:10
Cook 00:20
Total 00:30
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups easy enchilada sauce, (divided)
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas ((see note if using flour tortillas))
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, (divided)
  • salt and black pepper, (to taste)
  • optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oven to 350°F. Mix the shredded chicken with a little enchilada sauce, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Warm the tortillas until pliable.
  3. 3
    Fill each with the chicken and cheese, roll, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. 4
    Top with the remaining sauce and cheese; bake about 20 minutes until bubbly.
  5. 5
    Serve with toppings.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican

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