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Enchilada-Style Chicken Bake

Layer shredded chicken with enchilada sauce and cheese, bake until bubbly, and finish with toppings.

Enchilada-Style Chicken Bake

Total

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup Enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 small Tortillas (corn or flour), cut into strips
  • 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
  • 2 tbsp Sour cream(optional)
  • 1 tbsp Chopped cilantro(optional)
  • 2 tbsp Diced red onion(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a small baking dish.

  2. 2

    In the baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce. Add tortilla strips, then layer shredded chicken and remaining enchilada sauce.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.

  4. 4

    Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Rest 5 minutes, then top with sour cream, cilantro, and red onion before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

640

32% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate36 g
Fat38 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium1350 mg

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