Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas with Gooey Jack Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas with Gooey Jack Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces *see cook's note; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles; 1/3 cup prepared salsa, mild, medium or hot; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 1 1/3 cups shredded Monterey jack and or Cheddar; *Cook's note: this is enough chicken to make this meal and another meal. If you are only making this meal, use 1 pound chicken.; Broccoli; Onions; Potatos; Celery

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces *see cook's note
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/3 cup prepared salsa, mild, medium or hot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/3 cups shredded Monterey jack and or Cheddar
*Cook's note: this is enough chicken to make this meal and another meal. If you are only making this meal, use 1 pound chicken.
Broccoli
Onions
Potatos
Celery

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add onion and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
4
Add chicken and saute 5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
5
Remove half of the chicken and reserve for another use.
6
Stir in black beans, green chiles, and salsa and simmer 5 minutes, until sauce thickens and reduces.
7
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
8
Arrange 4 tortillas on a flat surface.
9
Top each tortilla with an equal amount of chicken mixture.
10
Roll up tortillas and place side by side in a shallow baking dish.
11
Top tortillas with shredded cheese (1/3 cup per tortilla).
12
Bake enchiladas 15 minutes, until cheese is golden and gooey!
13
Steam broccoli
14
Chop onions
15
Mash potatoes
16
Chop Celery

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces *see cook's note, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas with Gooey Jack Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas with Gooey Jack Cheese

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