Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Chicken Enchilada recipe

CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Ingredients

  • Chicken fillet ( diced into small pieces; 1/2 -inch)- 1kg
  • Any mexican spices- 3 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil- 4-5 tbsp ( for frying
  • Black beans- 1 can
  • Corn Large Tortillas- 8
  • Green chili( sliced)- 1-2
  • Mexican shredded cheddar - 3 cups
  • Homemade Red enchilada sauce- 1-1 1/2 cup
  • Chopped cilantro- 1/4 cup- OPTIONAL
  • Sour cream- as needed
  • Salt- to taste
  • Black pepper- to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 F/ 225 C.
  2. Heat some vegetable oil in a large skillet/ pan/ saucepan.
  3. Add the diced chicken, the green chili and Mexican spices. Mix well & make sure each piece is coated.
  4. Cook 20 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Set it aside.
  6. ASSEMBLING CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
  7. Place 1 tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread 2 tablespoons of Red Enchilada sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Top with black beans ( 1 tbsp) , then add in a spoonful of the chicken mixture. Top with 1 -2 tbsp Mexican cheese. Roll up to enclose filling. Place in a greased ovenproof 13 x 9-inch dish.
  8. Repeat same with the remaining tortillas.
  9. Spread the enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas generously. Sprinkle on the remaining Mexican shredded cheese.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese melts & the enchiladas are heated through.
  11. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  12. Add some fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream if you'd like.

Notes

Equipment:
a medium skillet, 13 x 9 baking dish.