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Boulder-Style Enchiladas with grilled chicken, black beans, cheese, and red enchilada sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with salsa and lime wedges.

Boulder-Style Enchilada

Adam
Boulder-Style Enchiladas are a delicious blend of grilled chicken, black beans, and cheese, smothered in a rich red sauce. Perfectly garnished with cilantro, they offer a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups grilled chicken shredded
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Salsa for serving

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the Tortillas:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly toast the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.

Make the Filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded grilled chicken, black beans, 1 cup of shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Enchiladas:

  • Spread a thin layer of red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place a tortilla on a clean surface, add a spoonful of the chicken and bean mixture, and roll it up tightly. Place it seam-side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Top with Sauce and Cheese:

  • Pour the remaining red enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are well-coated. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese evenly on top.

Bake the Enchiladas:

  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with salsa and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbs: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
Note: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on portion size and ingredient brands.
Keyword Boulder-Style Enchilada