Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken strips, black beans, and cheese rolled in tortillas, air fried with savory enchilada sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Seasoning and Oil

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 ounce taco seasoning packet

→ Tortillas and Beans

04 - 5 soft taco-size flour tortillas
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained (optional)

→ Sauces and Cheese

06 - 1 can (28 ounces) red enchilada sauce
07 - 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided (1 cup for filling, 1 cup for topping)

→ Optional Garnishes

08 - Sliced tomatoes
09 - Sour cream
10 - Avocado or guacamole
11 - Fresh cilantro

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally to create two thinner pieces; flatten if thicker than 1/4 inch using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer for even cooking.
02 - Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts, then evenly coat all sides with taco seasoning by rubbing it in thoroughly.
03 - Spray a 5-quart air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking; preheating the air fryer is not necessary.
04 - Place seasoned chicken in the air fryer; cook at 370°F for 6 minutes, flip, then cook an additional 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Remove chicken and let rest for several minutes before slicing into strips; meanwhile, line the air fryer basket with nonstick foil sprayed with cooking spray.
06 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce onto each tortilla. Center sliced chicken strips atop the sauce, then add black beans and 1/4 cup shredded cheese per tortilla before rolling tightly.
07 - Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared basket side by side. Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
08 - Cook enchiladas at 350°F for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly crispy; watch carefully to avoid burning as times may vary.
09 - Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For even cooking, ensure chicken breasts are flattened to uniform thickness no greater than 1/4 inch.
02 - Use nonstick spray on foil lining to prevent tortillas sticking during air frying.
03 - Internal chicken temperature must reach 165°F to ensure safe consumption.

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