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Chicken Enchiladas

Soft tortillas rolled with spiced chicken and cheese, baked in a smoky tomato sauce until bubbling.

Time
40 min
Serves
2
Effort
normal
Calories per serving
~590 kcal
Spice
mild
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Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • chicken breast, cooked and shredded1
  • ground cumin1/2 tsp
  • smoked paprika1/2 tsp
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • onion, chopped1/2
  • garlic clove, crushed1
  • tin chopped tomatoes200 g
  • chilli powder1/2 tsp
  • small tortillas4
  • cheddar cheese, grated80 g
  • Fresh coriander, to serve

Method

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  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan 170°C).

  2. 2

    Toss the shredded chicken with the cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic and chilli powder and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Spread a third of the sauce over the base of a baking dish.

  7. 7

    Divide the spiced chicken between the tortillas, roll each one up tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.

  8. 8

    Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled tortillas and scatter with the grated cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden and the sauce is bubbling.

  10. 10

    Scatter with fresh coriander before serving.

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