Easy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe
Hearty shredded chicken and seasoned black beans are rolled in tortillas, smothered in a rich red sauce, and baked with melty cheese for a comforting, high-protein meal.

Ingredients
- 3 cups, shreddedCooked chicken breast
- 1 (15 oz) can, rinsedBlack beans
- 12Corn tortillas
- 2 (10 oz) cansEnchilada sauce
- 2 cups, shreddedCheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup, dicedOnion
- 1 (4 oz) can, dicedGreen chilies
- 1 tspCumin
- 1/4 cup, choppedCilantro
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Fat
- 20 g
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, diced onion, green chilies, cumin, and half of the chopped cilantro.
- 3
Pour about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
- 4
Warm tortillas briefly (microwave or skillet) to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/4 cup of chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- 5
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and tortillas are heated through.
- 7
Garnish with remaining fresh cilantro before serving.
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