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Simple Chicken Enchiladas

Lunch
Dinner

About this Recipe

A pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is an option for use in this recipe. To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the chicken for beans or another vegetarian protein of choice.

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts (Cooked & Shredded)
1 Cup Salsa
1 (15 Oz) Can Enchilada Sauce
1 Can Chopped Green Chiles
1 Bell Pepper (Choice of Color & Chopped)
1 Zucchini (Chopped)
1/2 Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
8 Flour Tortillas
Alternative(s):
8 Corn Tortillas

25m

Prep

20m

Cook

4

Servings

About this Recipe

A pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is an option for use in this recipe. To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the chicken for beans or another vegetarian protein of choice.

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts (Cooked & Shredded)
1 Cup Salsa
1 (15 Oz) Can Enchilada Sauce
1 Can Chopped Green Chiles
1 Bell Pepper (Choice of Color & Chopped)
1 Zucchini (Chopped)
1/2 Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
8 Flour Tortillas
Alternative(s):
8 Corn Tortillas

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Dice and sauté the bell pepper, zucchini, and onion for approximately five minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Combine the sautéed vegetables and shredded chicken in a bowl. Add the green chiles and salsa. Mix.

Step 4

Using a 9×9-inch glass baking pan, coat the bottom of the pan with 1/4-1/2 cup enchilada sauce.

Step 5

Fill the tortillas with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place in the sauce. Continue until the baking pan is full.

Step 6

Cover the enchiladas with 3/4 cup sauce. Top with shredded cheese (optional).

Step 7

Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is crispy and enchiladas are bubbly.