Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas is a traditional American recipe (from Tex-Mex cuisine) for a classic dish of folded tacos with a chicken, black bean and sweet potato filling that are baked in salsa verde with a cheese topping. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas.
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Chicken, black bean and sweet potato enchiladas are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy classic Tex-Mex food at home. The ‘Mexican blend’ cheese is an American mix of grated cheeses that typically contains Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, and asadero. A mix of grated mozzarella and mild cheddar would work at a pinch.
Ingredients:
500ml salsa verde
300g shredded or cubed cooked chicken
2 cooked sweet potatoes peeled and diced
1 tin yellow corn kernels drained and rinsed
175g tinned black beans, drained and rinsed
75g diced red onion
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, divided
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
200g Mexican blend cheese divided
12 x 15cm diameter flour or whole wheat tortillas, warmed
1 avocado halved, pitted, peeled and diced
100g diced tomatoes
2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
Method:
Pre-heat your oven to 180°C.
Pour half the salsa verde in the base of a 22 x 33cm baking dish, then set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, coriander and spices then season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
To assemble the enchiladas, lay a tortilla on a flat surface and spoon about 4 tbsp of the sweet potato mixture in the centre; sprinkle over some of the cheese. Roll the tortilla and place seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
Repeat with remaining tortillas
Pour the remaining salsa over the enchiladas and top with your desired amount of cheese.
Transfer to the centre of your pre-heated oven and bake until bubbly, (about 20 minutes).
Garnish with avocado, more tomato, coriander leaves, and sour cream if desired.
