Easy Chicken Enchiladas

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together and taste. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.

If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping the them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.

Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with the shredded chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly to close and place in large baking dish seam side down.

Pour the remaining 1 ¾ cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
• Calories: 371 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 24 g