Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

from thrivinghomeblog.com
40 min
6 servings

These easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas include lean chicken, hearty black beans, aromatic Tex-Mex spices and veggies, and gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich, flavorful red enchilada sauce. Soon to be a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (15-16 ounces) red enchilada sauce (rec: Siete Enchilada Sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, juice and all
  • 1/3 cup salsa (rec: Mateo’s Salsa, mild or medium)
  • 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas (rec: Stacy’s Organic Whole Wheat Tortillas)
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (sub: Monterey Jack)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the dish (and reserve the rest).