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Easy Chicken Enchiladas for Meal Prep

These chicken enchiladas are perfect for meal prep, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal that you can prepare ahead of time. They are designed for busy individuals and families who want delicious home-cooked meals without the daily cooking stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Sautéing aromatics 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 603
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 2-3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1.5 cups green enchilada sauce store-bought
  • 6-8 flour tortillas fajita-size
  • 1 cup shredded cheese such as a Mexican blend
  • Kosher salt
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
For Serving (Optional)
  • chopped red onion
  • sliced jalapeño
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium skillet
  • Medium baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until they are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add the shredded chicken and stir to combine.
  3. In a medium baking dish, spread about half of the enchilada sauce. Take one tortilla at a time, coat both sides with some sauce, then place a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center. Top with cheese and roll it up. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more sauce to the dish as needed. Arrange the rolled enchiladas in the dish. Reserve about ½ cup of cheese for the top.
  4. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Top with the reserved cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Serve the enchiladas. Garnish with chopped red onion, sliced jalapeño, sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 29gSugar: 9g

Notes

These enchiladas are great for making ahead. You can assemble them and refrigerate before baking, or bake them and reheat later for a quick meal.

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