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cajun chicken enchiladas

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jennifer Smith
Champaign, IL

I came up with this one and make them all the time, but this is the first time I've written down the recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For cajun chicken enchiladas

  • 1 box
    zatarain's smothered chicken mix (prepared as directed with water and oil)
  • 1 lb
    chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 1 can
    refried beans
  • 6-8
    medium flour tortillas
  • 1 can
    enchilada sauce (temperature of your choice)
  • 16 oz
    cheese, shredded (cheddar or mexican blend)
  • 8 oz
    sour cream

How To Make cajun chicken enchiladas

  • 1
    prepare zatarain's mix as directed with chicken.
  • 2
    smear tortillas with beans in a thin layer.
  • 3
    fill with zatarain's chicken and rice mixture.
  • 4
    roll and place side by side in a 9 x 13 pan.
  • 5
    smear tops with sour cream.
  • 6
    pour enchilada sauce over top.
  • 7
    sprinkle cheese on top.
  • 8
    bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through.
  • 9
    You can top with whatever your preference is....lettuce, tomato, onion. I also have 'kicked up' the enchilada sauce with cajun seasoning.

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