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Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

Close-up of chicken and spinach enchiladas with melted cheese and fresh herbs

Delicious and hearty chicken and spinach enchiladas baked in a rich enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 corn tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked spinach mixture, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken and spinach filling onto each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving.