Chili Cheese Enchiladas
Warm corn tortillas wrapped around shredded chicken and beef, smothered in spiced chili sauce and melted cheese. Ready in under an hour—pure Tex-Mex comfort.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 545
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 2
Add chili powder, stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Mix shredded chicken and ground beef in a bowl with 0.5 cup of the cheese.
Step 5
Spread 1 cup of chili sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 6
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side to make them pliable.
Step 7
Fill each tortilla with 0.25 cup meat mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Step 8
Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, then top with remaining 1.5 cups cheese.
Step 9
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, ~10 minutes.
Step 10
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- mixing bowl
- aluminum foil
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