Southwest Chicken Enchiladas
In my family, we love eating anything enchilada. This southwest chicken enchiladas recipe hits the spot when we’re craving an enchilada or two.
When it comes to recipes my family likes, southwest chicken enchiladas make the top of the list. When I make a batch of these, it seems as if my family inhales them, quickly devouring them.
My kids always ask for more since they love it so much. Since it’s so easy to make, I’m always happy to serve them seconds.
This recipe has quickly become a family favorite since I know that my family is sure to eat their dinner when I make my southwest chicken enchiladas. If I haven’t made it in awhile, you can bet that my kids will ask when I’ll make enchiladas next.
With that kind of feedback, I can guarantee that these southwest chicken enchiladas will become a favorite for your family as well.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 pound boiled shredded chicken
- 1 Enchilada Seasoning Packet
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1 can Whole Kernal Corn
- 1/2-1 cup shredded cheese
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- 10-12 Flour Tortillas
Additional Items Needed
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Medium to Large Stock Pot
- Mason Jar
- Medium Skillet
- Strainer
- Can Opener
- Measuring Cup
How to Make Southwest Chicken Enchiladas
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium to large stock pot, boil chicken in water for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Using a strainer, drain broth into a mason jar. You can use this for a different recipe that calls for chicken broth later this week.
- Allow the chicken to cool for about 10 minutes then use your Kitchenaid Mixer or two forks (your choice) and shred the chicken.
- Add the shredded chicken into a medium skillet along with the water and enchilada seasoning packet. Mix together well and heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is on the stove, open the can of black beans and corn, and rinse them well in a strainer.
- Toss the black beans and corn into the skillet and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Next, add enough enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of your 9×13 baking dish.
- On a separate plate, scoop the southwest chicken mixture onto a flour tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla and line the bottom of your baking dish.
- Top with enchilada sauce, any excess filling, and shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350˚ for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Southwest chicken enchiladas are so delicious that everyone in the family will love them. They will quickly become a family favorite in your home.
Southwest Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Medium to Large Stock Pot
- Mason Jar
- Medium Skillet
- Strainer
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 1 pound boiled shredded chicken
- 1 Enchilada Seasoning Packet
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1 can Whole Kernal Corn
- 1/2-1 cup shredded cheese
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- 10-12 Flour Tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium to large stock pot, boil chicken in water for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Using a strainer, drain broth into a mason jar. You can use this for a different recipe that calls for chicken broth later this week.
- Allow the chicken to cool for about 10 minutes then use your Kitchenaid Mixer or two forks (your choice) and shred the chicken.
- Add the shredded chicken into a medium skillet along with the water and enchilada seasoning packet. Mix together well and heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is on the stove, open the can of black beans and corn, and rinse them well in a strainer.
- Toss the black beans and corn into the skillet and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Next, add enough enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of your 9×13 baking dish.
- On a separate plate, scoop the southwest chicken mixture onto a flour tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla and line the bottom of your baking dish.
- Top with enchilada sauce, any excess filling, and shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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