Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cooked and cubed; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro; 2 c. refried beans; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (10 oz.) can mild enchilada sauce; 8 (8-inch) tortillas; 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; plain nonfat yogurt, if desired

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 c. refried beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (10 oz.) can mild enchilada sauce
8 (8-inch) tortillas
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
plain nonfat yogurt, if desired

1
Stir-fry chicken for 2 minutes.
2
Add peppers, onions and cilantro; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is done.
3
Remove from heat and stir in beans.
4
In medium bowl, combine enchilada and tomato sauce, blend well.
5
Spoon 2 tablespoons of sauce into bottom of baking dish; reserve remaining sauce.
6
Spoon 1/2 cup chicken filling down center of each tortilla, roll up.
7
Place seam side down in baking dish.
8
Pour remaining sauce on enchiladas.
9
Cover. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350u00b0.
10
Sprinkle with cheese.
11
Serve with yogurt.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cooked and cubed, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 c. chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas 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 Enchiladas

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