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Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas Suizas

Spicy, creamy, cheesy chicken and black bean stuffed Gluten Free tortillas, smothered in a spicy creamy crema and drenched in cheese!  Hello? 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Ingredients

  • 8 tortillas I used Siete Almond Tortillas
  • 1 cup white cheddar or monterey jack I used Organic Pastures Raw Cheddar, shredded

Chicken & Black Bean Filling

  • 1 pound chicken thighs or chicken breast poached and shredded
  • 1 can Trader Joes Black Refried Beans
  • 1 cup white cheddar or monterey jack I used Organic Pastures Raw Cheddar, shredded
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened

Spicy Crema

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 4 ounce can roasted green chiles diced
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 
  • Combine the Chicken & Black Bean filling ingredients in a bowl and set aside. 
  • Combine the Spicy Crema ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until just combined. 
  • Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling into the tortilla and roll. Place seam side down in casserole and repeat with all 8 tortillas. 
  • Pour the spicy crema over the enchiladas. 
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes.