Melissa'S Chicken, Spinach & Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Melissa'S Chicken, Spinach & Black Bean Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 flour tortillas; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes; 2 cups monterey jack cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; Sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

10 flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
2 cups monterey jack cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Saute the chopped onion in a little olive oil, add the frozen spinach and cook about 10 minutes, stirring often.
2
Add the rotel tomatoes, cumin, chili powder to the spinach mixture and mix well. Cook about 5 minutes, then add cream cheese and cook until melted on medium low heat. Stir frequently while it melts.
3
Add black beans to mixture, then add shredded cheese. Mix well then take off heat and put to the side.
4
To make the Sauce:.
5
Combine all the ingredients in a sauce pan and mix well. Heat until bubbly.
6
Spread enough sauce to make a thin layer onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm. Spread spoonfuls of the spinach filling onto each tortilla, then wrap it and place seamside down in the pan. When pan is full, pour the remaining sauce over enchiladas, the top with cheese.
7
Bake at 350 about 30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

1494

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 10 flour tortillas, 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Melissa'S Chicken, Spinach & Black Bean 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.

Melissa'S Chicken, Spinach & Black Bean Enchiladas

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