Easy Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can small red or pinto beans, drained
• 2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
• 1 medium-large onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 12 corn tortillas (about 5 1/2 inches in diameter)
• chopped fresh cilantro
• hot red pepper sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and adjust the rack to the middle position. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Set the mixture aside. Thinly slice 1/2 cup of onion and set aside for garnish. Finely chop the remaining onion for the sauce.
2. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer until the sauce thickens significantly, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently and reducing heat if necessary. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream. Incorporate 1/2 cup of the sauce into the chicken mixture.
3. Spread 1/2 cup of the prepared sauce evenly in a 13x9-inch oven-safe glass dish. Warm the tortillas in the microwave using a microwave-safe plastic bag on high power for about 1 minute until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a generous 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, roll them tightly, and place them seam-down in the baking dish. Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the enchiladas are bubbly and the cheese is melted, approximately 20 minutes. Garnish with the thinly sliced onions and fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and offer pepper sauce on the side for those who like extra spice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 512 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 937 mg
• Protein Content: 33 g
• Cholesterol Content: 93 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 42 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g