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Close-up of chicken and spinach enchiladas with melted cheese and fresh herbs.

Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Delicious and hearty chicken and spinach enchiladas baked in a flavorful enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner that’s easy to prepare.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
10 flour tortillas, 8-inch size
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked spinach mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken and spinach filling down the center of each tortilla.
Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes