Kiki's Chicken and Bean Enchiladas

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with **Kiki's Chicken and Bean Enchiladas**, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that's perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, protein-rich black beans, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in rich enchilada sauce. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, these enchiladas bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. It's a customizable dish that can be garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a dollop of creamy sour cream for added flair. Simple to prepare and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors, these enchiladas are sure to become your family's go-to comfort meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Chopped onion
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas (8 or 10-inch)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shredded chicken, black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish, ensuring they are fully covered. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with sour cream on the side, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2436.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3858.1

Total Fat 150.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 910.5mg	0%
Sodium 6231.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 327.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2393.1mg	0%
Iron 25.2mg	0%
Potassium 4159.5mg	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: 35.3%

Protein: 34.1%

Carbs: 30.6%