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black bean chicken enchiladas in a baking dish topped with scallions, cilantro, and avocado

Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 enchiladas 1x

Description

Enjoy the savory and spicy flavors of Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas, a simple yet delicious dish perfect for family dinners. This recipe features shredded chicken mixed with black beans and green chilis, all wrapped in sauce-drenched flour tortillas, topped with cheddar cheese, and baked to perfection. Serve with sour cream and salsa for a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded organic chicken (leftover or rotisserie chicken works great)

  • 1 can organic black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 can organic diced green chilis

  • 1 cup homemade enchilada sauce (or a high-quality store-bought version, check for no added sugars or chemicals)

  • 810 homemade sourdough tortillas (or Siete brand gluten-free tortillas)

  • 2 cups shredded grass-fed cheddar (like Kerrygold or Organic Valley)

  • Sour cream or grass-fed Greek yogurt for topping

  • Salsa, cilantro, diced scallions, sliced fresh jalapeños, and homemade pico de gallo for extra flavor


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix shredded chicken, black beans, and green chilis in a bowl.
  3. Spread 1/4 can of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish.
  4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce into a shallow bowl. Dip each tortilla in sauce.
  5. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese, roll up, and place seam side down in the dish.
  6. Pour leftover sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  8. Serve topped with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

You can use canned chicken or even omit the chicken all together and use a second can of black beans!

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20