Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas (Printer-Friendly)
Tender chicken and cheese come together with flavorful sauce, cooked quickly in the air fryer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Oils & Seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
03 -
1 ounce taco seasoning packet
→ Produce & Legumes
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15 ounce can black beans, drained (optional)
→ Bakery
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5 soft taco size flour tortillas
→ Sauces
06 -
28 ounce can red enchilada sauce
→ Dairy
07 -
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided (1 cup for filling, 1 cup for topping)
→ Optional Toppings
08 -
Sliced tomatoes
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Sour cream
10 -
Avocado or guacamole
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Cilantro
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the center to create four thinner pieces. If pieces exceed 1/4 inch thickness, flatten using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.
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Drizzle olive oil over chicken pieces and evenly coat all sides with taco seasoning, rubbing gently to adhere.
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Lightly spray a 5-quart air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking. No preheating is necessary for the air fryer.
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Place chicken in air fryer and cook at 370°F for 6 minutes. Flip pieces and cook an additional 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Remove chicken from air fryer, let rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
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Line the air fryer basket bottom and halfway up the sides with nonstick aluminum foil or spray foil with nonstick spray.
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Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce on each tortilla. Layer center with sliced chicken, black beans if using, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese per tortilla. Roll tortillas and arrange snugly side by side in prepared basket.
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Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over rolled tortillas and sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.
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Cook in the air fryer at 350°F for approximately 10 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid burning.
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Remove enchiladas and serve with optional toppings such as sliced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, or cilantro as desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly thin for consistent cooking. Air fryer cook times may vary with model.