Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Servings4
  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total time55 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
  2. 8 corn tortillas
  3. 1 cup enchilada sauce
  4. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  5. 1 onion , chopped
  6. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  7. - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until done (165°F/74°C), about 6-8 minutes, then shred.
  2. - Warm tortillas, fill each with chicken, roll up, and place in a baking dish; pour enchilada sauce over the top, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
  3. - Serve 2 enchiladas per portion warm.

Recipe notes

Chicken Enchiladas

Basic Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Difficulty: 3
  • Budget: 3
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 55
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • High-Protein
  • Gluten-Free (with corn tortillas)
  • DASH
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Zone
  • Flexitarian
  • Halal
  • Kosher (if chicken is certified)

Equipment

  • - Large skillet
  • - Baking dish

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
  2. 8 corn tortillas
  3. 1 cup enchilada sauce
  4. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  5. 1 onion , chopped
  6. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  7. - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until done (165°F/74°C), about 6-8 minutes, then shred.
  2. - Warm tortillas, fill each with chicken, roll up, and place in a baking dish; pour enchilada sauce over the top, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
  3. - Serve 2 enchiladas per portion warm.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 36g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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