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Simple Chicken Enchiladas

I want to share this easy dinner I made because my family LOVED it. I keep it really simple which allows each person to then add their favorite topping – guacamole, sour cream, extra spicy salsa…anything really. You’ll soon realize how Trader Joe’s is my BFF and if you don’t have one close you might want to consider moving.

Basic ingredients:

Sliced chicken breast

Cheese

Tortillas

Trader Joe’s enchilada sauce

Start with chicken breast already sliced into strips (yep, Trader Joe’s or Fresh & Easy), salt & pepper, taco seasoning and lemon and/or lime juice. Cook the chicken (spiced to your liking) until it’s nice and browned. I love the flavor the fresh citrus gives the chicken and it keeps it moist.

Grab your tortillas (I use flour) and shredded cheese (Mexican blend works well) and start rollin’!  Place chicken and cheese (and any extras your family likes – peppers & onions or corn…maybe even sliced black olives) in center of tortilla, roll tightly and place in an oven safe dish that you’ve given a good coat of cooking spray (I like TJ’s coconut oil spray). If you want to make these extra special check out this gem – slice then pan fry cotija cheese and use this as part of your filling. I challenge you to actually get the cotija cheese in the enchilada and not all in your mouth. It’s that good. 

Once your dish is full, pour the Trader Joe’s amazing-ness (yes that’s a word) enchilada sauce over the top being sure the tortillas are fully covered. Top with more cheese, cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for a few more minutes to allow the cheese to get bubbly and crisp.

Top with finely shredded lettuce and anything else you like! Make sure you make enough for seconds!