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20-Min Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas & Kale

Tender flour tortillas wrapped around shredded rotisserie chicken and melted cheese, baked in a quick salsa verde sauce. Served alongside a bright, garlicky kale salad for the complete plate.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
20-Min Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas & Kale
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Pour 0.75 cup salsa into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    Toss shredded chicken with remaining 0.75 cup salsa. Divide between tortillas and roll tightly.

  3. Step 3

    Seam-side down, arrange rolled enchiladas in the baking dish. Top with 1.5 cups cheese.

  4. Step 4

    Bake until cheese is bubbly and edges brown, about 12 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    While enchiladas bake, toss kale with 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of half the lime, salt, and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Plate enchiladas with kale salad alongside. Garnish with cotija and lime wedge.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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