Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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Cheesy enchiladas filled with a mixture of chicken mince, capsicum, corn, red kidney beans and canned tomatoes flavoured with smoked paprika and ground cumin. Serve with sour cream, diced avo and spring onion.

A baking dish filled with cheesy enchiladas topped with sauce, garnished with herbs, next to bowls of sour cream and lime wedges.

These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas taste amazing, are easy to prepare and are super filling. Flavoured with smoked paprika and ground cumin, the filling is made from red onion, chicken mince, corn, red kidney beans, capsicum and salsa. This is then wrapped into tortillas, placed in a baking dish, topped with more salsa and cheese then baked until golden. Serve with sour cream and fresh avocado. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, give our Vegetarian Enchiladas a go.

Ingredient notes:

A selection of taco ingredients on a countertop, including ground chicken, canned beans, corn, red onion, red pepper, sour cream, taco shells, avocado, taco sauce, cumin, and paprika.

Chicken: This is a great recipe to use affordable, chicken mince in. You could substitute this for diced chicken breast, chicken thighs or even cooked shredded chicken if you prefer.
Tortillas: Any type of plain tortillas can be used in this recipe. You can also swap these out for gluten free tortillas if you need to.
Salsa: I opted for a mild salsa dip for this recipe. Feel free to use something a little spicier of you desire!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the chicken mince and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.

Raw ground chicken and chopped red onions cooking in a skillet, with steam rising from the pan.

Close-up of cooked ground meat, chopped red bell peppers, corn kernels, and red kidney beans mixed together in a pan.

Add the capsicum and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the cumin and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute.

A large pot filled with a cooked mixture of ground meat, kidney beans, corn, and diced red peppers.

A large pan filled with cooked ground meat, kidney beans, corn, chopped red bell peppers, and topped with tomato sauce.

Add the beans, corn and half of the salsa. Stir well and simmer for a few minutes. Add ½ cup of the grated cheese and stir until melted through the mixture.

A yellow tortilla on a wooden board topped with a mixture of beans, corn, and meat, with a pot of the same filling and a tray of rolled tortillas in the background.

A baking dish containing rolled tortillas filled with ingredients, topped with tomato sauce and shredded cheese, ready to be baked.

Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Spoon the filling evenly down the centre of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a large baking dish.

A baking dish filled with rolled tortillas topped with red sauce and shredded cheese, ready to be baked.

A rectangular baking dish filled with eight baked enchiladas topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce.

Pour over the remaining salsa and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.

A woman holds a baking dish filled with baked enchiladas topped with melted cheese, smiling in a modern kitchen.

Serve warm with sour cream and avocado.

A plate with two enchiladas topped with sour cream and avocado, with a fork and knife on the side. In the background are a dish of sour cream, lime wedges, and a baking dish of enchiladas.

Recipe FAQs:

Can these be made gluten free?

Yes! Simply swap the regular tortillas for gluten free tortillas and check that your salsa is gluten free.

Can I use other types of mince?

Yes of course, you could beef mince, pork mince or a combination of different minces.

What size container should I use?

My Kitco roasting dish measures 41 cm x 23.5 cm which worked well for tortillas I had.

Storage:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until heated all the way through.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Cheesy enchiladas filled with a mixture of chicken mince, capsicum, corn, red kidney beans and canned tomatoes flavoured with smoked paprika and ground cumin.

Ingredients

1 tsp oil
1 red onion, finely diced
400g chicken mince
1 red capsicum, finely diced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained,400g
1 can corn, rinsed and drained, 400g
300g tomato salsa
100g cheese, grated
8 small tortillas

To serve

125g sour cream
½ avocado, diced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Add the chicken mince and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Add the capsicum and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the cumin and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
Add the beans, corn and half of the salsa. Stir well and simmer for a few minutes.
Add ½ cup of the grated cheese and stir until melted through the mixture.
Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Spoon the filling evenly down the centre of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a large baking dish.
Pour over the remaining salsa and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
Serve warm with sour cream and avocado.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 955Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1252mgCarbohydrates: 99gFiber: 15gSugar: 8gProtein: 52g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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