Ingredients
– 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 3 breasts or 4 thighs)
– 2 1/2 cups cooked rice (425 g)
– 15 oz (425 g) can corn, drained
– 15 oz (425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1/4 onion, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 4 oz (113 g) can jalapeรฑo peppers or diced green chiles
– 10.5 oz (300 g) can cream of chicken soup or one batch homemade
– 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
– 3 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or Mexican blend)
– 16 large flour tortillas (not burrito size)
– 1 batch enchilada sauce (about 4 cups or 950 ml, homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
1-First, Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and spoon a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce into the bottom of two 9ร13 inch pans. This creates a base that keeps the enchiladas from sticking and adds extra flavor. Itโs a quick step that sets the stage for everything else.
2-Next, In a very large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, corn, black beans, chopped bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeรฑo peppers, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Stir until everything is evenly mixed for a well-balanced filling. This mixture brings together all the key flavors and textures.
3-Then, Place about 1/2 cup of the filling in a line along the edge of each tortilla and sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese over the filling. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down in the pans, fitting 7-8 enchiladas per pan. If you have extra, the second pan can be saved for later, like freezing for a future meal. blueberry lemonade could pair nicely as a refreshing drink side.
4-After that, Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over both pans and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. This step ensures the enchiladas stay moist and get that irresistible cheesy top. Pop them in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
5-Finally, Remove from the oven and serve with optional toppings like sour cream or guacamole, along with a preferred beverage. The total preparation time is about 30 minutes prep and 20 minutes cook, making it a quick option for busy nights.
Last Step:
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๐ Use boxed rice mixes with Mexican or pilaf flavors for quick prep or use homemade cooked rice.
๐ฅฃ Substitute canned cream of chicken soup with homemade if avoiding gluten or MSG.
โ๏ธ For make-ahead, assemble without sauce, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days; add sauce and cheese before baking. Freeze assembled without sauce up to 3 months, add sauce separately and bake from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free option (with gluten-free tortillas and homemade soup)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 773 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
