Here’s a delicious recipe for cheesy chicken enchiladas similar to the dish you have in the image:
### Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
#### Ingredients:
– **For the Enchiladas:**
– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 1 cup enchilada sauce
– 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 8-10 flour tortillas
– **For Topping:**
– 1 cup enchilada sauce
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Prepare Filling:**
In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, black beans, corn, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. **Assemble Enchiladas:**
Spread a little enchilada sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Take a flour tortilla and fill it with the chicken mixture, then roll it up and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
4. **Add Sauce and Cheese:**
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
5. **Bake:**
Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. **Serve:**
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your cheesy chicken enchiladas with toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro!
### Tips:
– For added flavor, you can include diced green chilies or jalapeños in the filling.
– You can also substitute ground beef or turkey for the chicken.
Enjoy your meal!
