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5 Ingredient Enchiladas...Quick and Easy To Make

5 ingredient enchiladas are a delicious Mexican dish with only five main ingredients. In return, it makes this an easy and quick way to enjoy the spicy signature flavors without a long ingredient list or complicated preparation process.
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Servings: 6 People
Calories 78
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 8 to 10 Soft Tortillas
  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken (Precooked) I used store bought rotisserie chicken
  • 1 Can Red Enchilada Sauce Mild or Any Sauce You Like 1 Cup of 19oz
  • 1/2 Cream Cheese 1/2 of 8oz
  • 1 Bag Shredded Cheese Taco blend or Sharp Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Mix your chicken breast, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons red enchilada sauce and 1 cup of cheese. Mix everything up until combined.
    2 Cups Shredded Chicken, 1 Can Red Enchilada Sauce Mild or Any Sauce You Like, 1/2 Cream Cheese, 1 Bag Shredded Cheese
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  • Next, add about 1/2 cup of the mixture to the center of each tortilla.
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  • Spread a small amount of chunky salsa to the bottom of the baking dish.
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  • Roll your tortillas up tightly with the long ways roll technique, add a nonstick spray to baking dish and place tortilla rolls in. Repeat the rolling tortilla step until done.
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  • Spread the remaining red enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Remember not the entire can. Next, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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  • Place in oven to bake for 15 minutes. Cook until the cheese has melted and becomes slightly golden brown.
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  • Lastly, remove and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or jalapeño’s . Enjoy!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican