Chicken and Refried Bean Enchiladas

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Chicken and Refried Bean Enchiladas, a hearty and flavor-packed dish that's ready in just 40 minutes! This recipe combines shredded chicken, creamy refried beans, and a bold blend of chili powder and cumin for a filling that's perfectly seasoned and satisfying. Rolled in soft flour tortillas, smothered in rich red enchilada sauce, and topped with gooey melted Mexican blend cheese, every bite is a celebration of classic Tex-Mex flavors. Customize your enchiladas with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream for a personal touch. Perfect for serving a hungry crowd or spicing up family dinners, this easy enchilada recipe is a comforting crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup Refried beans
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 8 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 1 piece Diced avocado (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Spread about 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken and bean mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese on top of the filling.

Step 5

Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, filling, and cheese.

Step 6

Once all the enchiladas are arranged in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, making sure to cover all the tortillas.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the sauced enchiladas.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the tortillas are slightly crisp.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with sour cream, diced avocado, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2108.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3679.8

Total Fat 169.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 665.6mg	0%
Sodium 10930.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 240.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2440.2mg	0%
Iron 31.8mg	0%
Potassium 3597.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 31.5%