How to Make Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic dish in Mexican cuisine, known for their savory flavors and comforting, hearty textures. One popular variation of this dish is the Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas, which combines tender, shredded chicken with flavorful red beans, rolled up in soft corn tortillas and smothered in a rich, tangy enchilada sauce.

Not only are Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas delicious, but they are also a great option for a meal that's both filling and nutritious. The protein from ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can small red or pinto beans, drained
  • 2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 medium-large onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 12 corn tortillas (about 5 1/2 inches in diameter)
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • hot red pepper sauce

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix chicken, beans and 1 cup cheese; set aside. Thinly slice 1/2 cup onion; set aside. Finely chop remaining onion.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce; simmer until very thick, about 12 minutes. (Stir frequently; reduce heat if sputtering dramatically.) Add broth; bring to simmer. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream. Stir 1/2 cup sauce into chicken mixture.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 13-by-9-inch ovenproof glass dish. Microwave tortillas on high power in a microwave-safe plastic bag until warm, about 1 minute. Fill each tortilla with a heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture; roll and place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Top with sliced onions and the optional cilantro. Serve hot. Pass pepper sauce separately.
  • Nutrition

    512 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 937mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 341mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 695mg