Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas

Spice up your dinner table with these irresistible Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas, a crowd-pleasing fusion of bold flavors and creamy textures! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender shredded chicken, protein-packed black beans, and zesty green chilies, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in tangy enchilada sauce. Seasoned with fragrant cumin, chili powder, and garlic, and topped with a generous layer of gooey melted Mexican blend cheese, these enchiladas are baked until perfectly bubbly and golden. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, they come together in just 45 minutes and are customizable with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for added flair. A perfect choice for anyone craving a vibrant, Tex-Mex-inspired comfort food dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 can (4 oz, diced) Green chilies
• 1 small (diced) Red onion
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Enchilada sauce
• 8 small (6-8 inches) Flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup (chopped, optional garnish) Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (optional topping) Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, diced green chilies, diced red onion, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken and black bean filling onto the center of the tortilla. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 5

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, making sure they are completely covered.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the enchiladas.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm with sour cream on the side, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2051.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3030.7

Total Fat 128.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 544.2mg	0%
Sodium 10282.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 265.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 215.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2564.8mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 919.1mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 34.5%