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Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

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Ingredients

Enchilada Sauce

  • 30 oz. canned tomato sauce
  • cup water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons Franks (or more, to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Enchilada Filling

  • 1.5-2 lb. rotisserie chicken, deboned and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 small purple onion, finely diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 4-oz. can of green chiles

Other Ingredients

  • 6-8 large flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more)
  • to taste optional toppings: lime juice, fresh cilantro, and sliced avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium pot, combine all ingredients for the enchilada sauce, mix well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Shred the rotisserie chicken and set aside.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and red onion for 2-3 minutes. Add red pepper, pinto beans, and green chiles, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish.
  6. Assemble the enchiladas by scooping about ⅓ cup of filling and ⅓ cup shredded chicken onto each tortilla, rolling them tightly.
  7. Place the rolled enchiladas in the casserole dish, pour the remaining sauce over them, and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  9. Garnish with lime juice, fresh cilantro, and sliced avocado before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
595
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
73g
Total protein
48g
Sodium
mg
Cholesterol
mg

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