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Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

Easy rotisserie chicken enchiladas made with a quick homemade sauce, hearty filling, and melted cheese — a satisfying weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Enchilada Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

For the Filling:

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided

For Assembly:

  • 8 medium flour tortillas 8-inch
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro sliced jalapeños, and sour cream for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil.
  • To make the enchilada sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, whisk in the flour and let it cook for about one minute, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, and salt, stirring everything together until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming, then stir in the tomato paste. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. This prevents the tortillas from sticking and adds a great layer of flavor underneath.
  • Lay one tortilla flat on your work surface and spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling down the center. Roll the tortilla up snugly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, fitting all eight rolls tightly side by side in the dish.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas, making sure to get it all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and all of the cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling around the edges. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving, then top with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.
Servings: 4