Description
A cozy dish that combines rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, smothered in enchilada sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup queso cheese, melted
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Mix together the shredded chicken, melted queso cheese, black beans, chopped onion, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take a tortilla, spoon the chicken mixture onto it, and roll it up tightly. Place each rolled tortilla seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they’re well covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving, adding a fresh touch.
Notes
You can use different melting cheeses or corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. Try adding diced green chilies for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg