20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas

Health score
23%
20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas
45 min.
6
394kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delicious way to bring the flavors of Mexico to your dinner table, our 20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect solution. This vibrant dish combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken with savory black beans, all enveloped in warm corn tortillas. In less than an hour, you can create a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress your family or guests.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and speed. By using precooked chicken and a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a dish that is not only satisfying but also packed with protein and flavor. The combination of spices like chili powder and cumin adds just the right kick, while a topping of creamy cheese makes each bite irresistible.

Not only is this recipe quick to prepare, but it's also versatile. Whether you're serving it for lunch or dinner, these enchiladas can easily be customized with your favorite toppings, from fresh tomatoes to a sprinkle of cilantro. Plus, with about 394 calories per serving, you can indulge in a hearty meal without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking—deliciousness awaits!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce black beans unsalted rinsed drained canned
  • 15 ounces rotisserie chicken breast shredded boneless skinless
  • cup chicken stock see unsalted (such as Swanson)
  • 1.5 tablespoons chili powder 
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • cup prechopped onion 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup preshredded 4-cheese mexican blend cheese 
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • cup tomatoes chopped
  • 15 ounce tomato sauce unsalted canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • broiler
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture.
  3. Add chicken and beans to pan; cook 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated.
  4. Stack tortillas; wrap stack in damp paper towels and microwave at HIGH for 25 seconds. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; roll up. Arrange tortillas, seam sides down, in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with reserved sauce and cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly. Top with tomato and cilantro.
  5. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories394kcal
Protein28.63%
Fat24.75%
Carbs46.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.25
Glycemic Load
12.79
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.017826285051%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:393.63kcal
19.68%
Fat:11.09g
17.06%
Saturated Fat:4.52g
28.28%
Carbohydrates:46.98g
15.66%
Net Carbohydrates:36.09g
13.12%
Sugar:6.17g
6.85%
Cholesterol:66.94mg
22.31%
Sodium:996.02mg
43.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.85g
57.71%
Vitamin B3:10.52mg
52.59%
Phosphorus:515.78mg
51.58%
Selenium:31.75µg
45.36%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
44.95%
Fiber:10.89g
43.56%
Potassium:1017.9mg
29.08%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.13%
Vitamin A:1403.51IU
28.07%
Magnesium:109.41mg
27.35%
Iron:4.14mg
22.98%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.16%
Calcium:208.94mg
20.89%
Copper:0.4mg
20.1%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.2%
Folate:71.93µg
17.98%
Vitamin C:13.54mg
16.41%
Vitamin E:2.4mg
16.01%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.89%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.77%
Vitamin K:9.2µg
8.76%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.65%
Source:My Recipes