5 Can Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Craving delicious enchiladas but short on time? This recipe uses 5 cans of chicken for a ridiculously fast, easy, and minimal cleanup meal! Perfect for busy weeknights, this adaptable recipe uses flour tortillas (or warmed corn tortillas for extra pliability) and is easily customizable with ground beef or turkey. Get ready for a flavor explosion in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 858.1 kcal
Protein 96g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 5 Can Chicken Enchiladas

  • 1 (10 ounce) can drained chicken
  • 1 (10 ounce) can undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • 1 (10 ounce) can drained black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can drained whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Diced onion, as desired
  • Chili powder, to taste
  • Cumin, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooking oil or spray, for greasing

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How to Make 5 Can Chicken Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and diced onion. Season generously with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for 30-40 seconds (optional, but recommended for corn tortillas).
  5. Fill each tortilla with approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture and roll it up tightly.
  6. Place the filled enchiladas seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  8. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

199 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

28g

Carbs

38g

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