6-Ingredient Chicken Enchiladas

These healthier rotisserie chicken enchiladas are a quick and nourishing twist on a classic. Made with whole wheat tortillas, rotisserie chicken, black beans and a light amount of cheese, they come together with just six simple ingredients. Finished with creamy and bright avocado and optional cilantro, this wholesome meal is a flavorful pick for your busy weeknight!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken, tortilla, rotisserie chicken, black beans, avocado, enchilada, Chicken enchilada, enchilada sauce

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings enchiladas

Calories 300

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

15 oz. jar enchilada sauce (red or green)
10 8” whole wheat tortillas
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
14.5 oz. canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 medium avocado (sliced)
½ cup cilantro (optional for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and spray 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray. Add ¼ cup enchilada sauce to the bottom of your dish and spread it out evenly using the back of a spoon.
In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, black beans and ¼ cup shredded cheese. Mix well. Stir in 2 Tbsp. enchilada sauce.
Assemble enchiladas: Spoon ½ cup of the chicken mixture into each tortilla. Fold one end of the tortilla towards the center, folding the opposite end over to meet it and place seam side down in your baking dish. Continue until all tortillas are filled.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until cheese is melted and starting to bubble.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with sliced avocado and optional cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

To make ahead, follow the recipe as described but leave off enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and store in fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge and preheat oven. Add enchilada sauce and cheese and bake until bubbly!
Feel like adding more to this simple recipe? Sauté a mix of veggies — bell pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, etc. would all work well — and let them cool. Add to the chicken mixture and follow recipe accordingly.

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