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Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Published: Mar 17, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2020 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Chicken and black bean enchiladas with red sauce are perfect for a Mexican-inspired dinner topped with avocado, cilantro and cheese.

Chicken and black bean enchiladas with red sauce are perfect for a Mexican-inspired dinner. | livinglou.com

Enchiladas weren’t something that I grew up eating. Tacos, yes, but enchiladas weren’t really something I was familiar with until a couple of years ago. The first time I had them was at a small little Mexican restaurant in Toronto (that has since closed), but from the first bite, I was sold.

Then I went on the hunt for enchilada sauce, which was surprisingly hard to find at the time. I’ve since discovered that it was just the grocery stores in the area that I used to live, enchilada sauce is actually pretty common and easy to find in Toronto (duh, we have practically everything here).

You could also make your own red enchilada sauce, but sometimes, it’s just easier to buy. You know?

Chicken and black bean enchiladas with red sauce are perfect for a Mexican-inspired dinner. | livinglou.com

For this recipe, I knew that chicken was the way to go, but I didn’t want it to be too heavy on the meat so I added in black beans. It’s the perfect, budget-friendly way to stretch this meal–it only uses two chicken breasts and then a can of black beans.

Enchiladas are a little more labour intensive than tacos, but just slightly. The first step is making the filing, then the tortillas are stuffed with the filling, slathered with enchilada sauce and cheese and baked in the oven until everything is all bubbly, gooey and melted.

I like to top mine with avocado and cilantro, but if you’re not a fan of cilantro you can definitely leave it off. Personally, I love the flavour.

Chicken and black bean enchiladas with red sauce are perfect for a Mexican-inspired dinner. | livinglou.com

This chicken and black bean enchilada recipe makes quite a large serving, I’ve never tried freezing it, but I would recommend freezing the mixture (before adding the beans), but not the tortillas and cheese. You can assemble it once it the filling has been thawed.

Pro-Tip: These enchiladas go really well with sour cream.

Chicken and black bean enchiladas with red sauce are perfect for a Mexican-inspired dinner. | livinglou.com

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Author: Louisa Clements
4.84 from 6 votes
Chicken and black bean enchiladas with red sauce are perfect for a Mexican-inspired dinner topped with avocado, cilantro and cheese.
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Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, seeds removed and minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
  • 8 large tortillas
  • 1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Heat canola oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened and translucent. Add garlic, chipotle, cumin and salt, cook another minute until very fragrant.
  • Add cubed chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until not pink remains and chicken is almost fully cooked. Stir in salsa and black beans. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Pour half of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" oven-safe baking dish.
  • Divide chicken evenly mixture between 8 tortillas, tightly wrap and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Top with remaining sauce, sprinkle with cheese and cook until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Top with avocado and sprinkle with cilantro.
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Filed Under: chicken, Dinner Recipes, easy, meat
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 1747mg76%
Potassium 714mg20%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1117IU22%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 300mg30%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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  1. Alisanne

    May 13, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    I'm thrilled my husband found you, Ms. Lou. I love to cook, but we've been cooking the same 'ol Greek and Italian dishes for some time. We really wanted to mix things up at home., now that we can't go to our favorite restaurants, especially. We are going to try several of your recipes, and started with this winner! Easy to make and absolutely delicious. It's flavorful, not too heavy, and yes, sour cream on top with the cilantro and avocado makes it that much more delectable. We cannot wait to prepare so many of your other recipes. Thank you!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      May 15, 2020 at 10:02 am

      I'm so glad to hear that Alisanne! Please let me know how you enjoy the recipes and feel free to leave reviews & feedback! :)
      Reply
  2. Marci

    July 18, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I'm on a black bean, cilantro and avocado kick right now! These should satisfy my craving and not leave me hungry! Yum!
    Reply
    • Lou

      August 11, 2018 at 11:20 am

      It's a favourite combination for sure, I hope you enjoyed!
      Reply
  3. priyankadave

    April 27, 2018 at 1:49 am

    Looks Very delcious and tasty thanks for sharing
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Lou

      May 06, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks! Let me know if you give it a try!
      Reply

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