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Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe Yield & Details

Yield: 8 enchiladas (4–6 servings)
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Serving Size: 1–2 enchiladas

Instructions

Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2In a medium bowl, stir together taco seasoning, chili verde salsa, green chiles, and cottage cheese.
Step 3Mix in shredded chicken and 1 cup of the Colby Jack cheese until well combined.
Step 4Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
Step 5Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
Step 6Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 (14 oz) can green chiles
  • ¾ cup chili verde salsa
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce

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