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Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas are adelicious and nutritious dish that you can serve at any event at home, party,or picnic.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 498 kcal

Equipment

  • Bakingenchiladas requires a baking dish.
  • Skilletis required for frying vegetables.
  • Mixingbowl is required to combine the filling ingredients.
  • Spoonsare needed for mixing and filling tortillas.
  • Aknife is required to cut the material.
  • Measuringcups and spoons are required for accurate ingredient measurements.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 8-10 corn or flour tortillas.
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • PreheatThe Oven:
    Preheatyour oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • PrepareThe Filling:
    Heat olive oil in a pan.
    Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan, fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
     
    After frying for 2-3 minutes, add chopped bell pepper, corn, cumin, chilli powder,s alt and pepper to the pan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until th evegetables are tender.
     
    Takea mixing bowl and combine the cooked chicken, black beans and roastedvegetables. Mix well.
  • AssembleThe Enchiladas:
    Spreada thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
    Spoonone to two spoonfuls of the chicken and black bean mixture into each tortilla.Roll well this time.
  • AddCheese:
    Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
  • Bake:
    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
     
    Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve:
    Servehot.

Notes

Adjust The Spice Level:
I adjust the amount of spices as per your taste.
Vegetarian Options:
For a vegetarian option, you can cook it with chickpeas or black beans instead of meat.
Freshness:
Serve this dish as soon as it is cooked.
 Variety:
You can add black beans, corn, or mixed greens for better texture and flavor.
Storage:
If there are leftovers after serving, you can store the food in the refrigerator for up to a day
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