5 Minute Cheesy Enchilada Grande for 1
Craving a quick and satisfying meal for one? This 5-Minute Cheesy Enchilada Grande is the ultimate single-serving comfort food that’s ready in no time! Made with a large flour tortilla, zesty enchilada sauce, gooey melted cheese, and your choice of tender cooked chicken or hearty black beans, this recipe combines bold flavors with effortless preparation. All it takes is a microwave and a few simple steps to create a cheesy, saucy masterpiece topped with creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or a solo lunch, this microwave-friendly enchilada delivers restaurant-style taste in under five minutes. Quick, cheesy, and utterly satisfying—your next meal just got easier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 0.25 cup enchilada sauce
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 0.25 cup cooked chicken or black beans
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Place the large flour tortilla on a microwave-safe plate.
Spread 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce down the center of the tortilla.
Sprinkle half the shredded cheese (1/4 cup) over the sauce.
Add the cooked chicken or black beans on top of the cheese.
Roll the tortilla tightly into a burrito shape, tucking in the sides as you roll.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce (2 tablespoons) over the rolled tortilla.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese (1/4 cup) evenly on top.
Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove from the microwave (it will be hot) and let it cool for 1 minute.
Top with sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
