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Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 (28 oz.) can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella or queso blanco cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken or beef (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons oil

Preparation

  1. Brush tortillas lightly with oil.
  2. Bake at 500 degrees F for about 7 minutes.
  3. Allow tortillas to cool until warm to the touch.
  4. Slice or shred the cheese.
  5. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining sauce into a large bowl.
  7. Dip tortillas into sauce one at a time.
  8. Add meat if using and top with cheese.
  9. Roll tortillas and place seam-side down in baking dish.
  10. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  11. Top with any remaining sauce and cheese.
  12. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.