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Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas

Classic chicken and black bean enchiladas! Easy to assemble with quick homemade enchilada sauce! Yes, please!

Ingredients
  • 4 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
  • For the enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 1 small poblano pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, cilantro and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
  3. To assemble the enchiladas, lay tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 1/2-3/4 cups of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  4. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and remaining cheese.
  5. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 25-30 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.