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Dinner for 6

Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas

$10.96for 450 minServes 6

Chicken and black beans fill corn tortillas beneath a spicy pumpkin sauce, then bake with cheese until hot and melted.

Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Canned pumpkin, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical15 oz$2.10Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical15 oz$1.45Typical price
Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical4.25 oz$0.60Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical0.2 lb$0.26Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical1$0.60Typical price
Chicken breast, 0.8 lb$3.49/lb typical0.8 lb$2.73Typical price
Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical15 oz$1.35Typical price
Tortillas, 12$0.30 each typical12$3.60Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.44

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 50 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.74 per serving$10.96 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup low fat sour cream
  • 1/3 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red cayenne pepper
  • freshly ground salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • freshly ground salt and pepper
  • 12 soft corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded mexican or colby jack cheese

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. Blend pumpkin, tomato sauce, sour cream, water, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Cook onion, jalapeño, and garlic in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken and black beans, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread some sauce in the dish, fill the tortillas with the chicken mixture, and arrange them seam-side down.
  6. Cover with the remaining sauce and cheese, then bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling and the center reaches 165 F.

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