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Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Four simple ingredients packed full of delicious flavor, make this recipe one to keep handy for busy weeknights. Chicken enchiladas are a go-to for many families on Mexican night, especially if they've grown sick of ordinary tacos. Some enchilada recipes are too complicated for their own good.

That's why we've tried to make this enchilada recipe as simple as possible. We understand that many parents want to be able to just get dinner on the table, without having to worry about loads of ingredients or complicated steps. This enchilada recipe only requires four different ingredients.

If you're worried about this dish lacking flavor, don't. The green enchilada sauce provides plenty of fantastic flavor, along with the Monterey Jack cheese. There's no need to over-season a good enchilada dish. A couple of the right ingredients can go a long way.

Chicken is a great meat because it packs a lot of protein inside of it without a lot of calories and fat. Whether you're trying to lose weight or just eat healthier, chicken can be a great aid. There's a reason this meat is so popular among athletes and trainers! Introduce more of it into your family's diet with great recipes like these.

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
16 white corn tortillas
3 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

1. Boil chicken until cooked through and tender. Shred.

2. Mix 1/2 can enchilada sauce and 1 cup cheese with chicken.

3. Pour remaining 1/2 can enchilada sauce evenly on bottom of 9×13 baking dish.

4. Microwave corn tortillas until soft.

5. Roll chicken mixture into tortillas. Place snuggly into pan.

6. Cover with remaining 2 cans sauce and remaining cheese.

7. Bake at 350 F until cheese is fully melted and top is slightly browned (about 20-25 min). Serves 8.

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