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Chicken Enchiladas Meal Prep

These chicken enchiladas are a flavorful and easy meal prep option for busy individuals and families. They are perfect for weeknight dinners and can be made ahead of time.
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
  

For the Enchiladas
For Serving (Optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium skillet
  • Medium baking dish

Method
 

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

Nutrition

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

Notes

These enchiladas are great for meal prep. You can assemble them ahead of time and bake them when you're ready to eat. They also reheat well.

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