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Easy homemade enchiladas with colorful toppings and melted cheese.

Easy Enchiladas

Delicious and customizable enchiladas perfect for family dinners or gatherings, made with tortillas, chicken or beef, and topped with cheese and enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded) or ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Garnishes and Serving
  • to taste fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • to serve sour cream For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken or ground beef, black beans, corn, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Stir until the mixture is well-combined.
Assembly
  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to prevent cracking.
  2. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Take one tortilla, place a generous amount of filling (about ¼ cup) in the center, sprinkle some cheese on top, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Baking
  1. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before topping with fresh cilantro and serving with sour cream.

Notes

For variations, consider experimenting with different fillings such as cheese-only, vegetables, or breakfast-style enchiladas.