Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Must-Try Chicken Enchiladas for Dinner
Chicken Enchiladas are a must try for dinner, especially during the summer months when you want something easy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and mix.
- Pour a bit of enchilada sauce into a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place in the dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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