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Enchilada Chicken Roll-Ups

Chicken breasts are seasoned, filled with green chiles and shredded Mexican cheese, rolled up, covered with enchilada sauce, baked, and topped with avocado and cilantro.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 2 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspoonKosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • 110- ounce can mild red enchilada sauce I usedmy homemade enchilada sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 14- ounce can mild green chilis
  • 1 cupreduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 largeavocado yield 6-ounces, cubed
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken pieces (the breasts cut in half lengthwise) on a work surface. Rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of each chicken piece.
  • Spray a small (about 8x6-inch) baking dish with cooking spray. Pour a thin layer of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the dish and set the remaining sauce aside.
  • Lay one chicken piece cut side up on the work surface. In the center of each piece, place about 2 teaspoons of the mild green chiles (drained) and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat for each chicken piece.
  • Roll each chicken piece up lengthwise and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the roll-ups so they fit in a single layer.
  • Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the roll-ups, then sprinkle the remaining cheese and remaining green chiles over the top.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven. Top each roll-up with a few cubes of the large avocado (about 6 ounces total, cubed) and chopped cilantro. Serve.

Notes

Notes
To freeze, transfer to a freezer safe container once cooked and cool for up to 3 months.