Indulge in a culinary journey with Amy's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, a delectable dish that harmonizes the flavors of creamy chicken, tangy enchilada sauce, and a symphony of Mexican spices. Prepared with tender chicken, a creamy sauce boasting sour cream, cream cheese, and diced green chilies, these enchiladas are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Encased in soft tortillas, each enchilada is a masterpiece of taste, topped with a blend of melted cheeses and adorned with fresh cilantro. The accompanying recipes in this article offer variations to cater to diverse preferences, from a traditional red enchilada sauce to a zesty green tomatillo sauce. Dive into the world of Amy's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas and relish the harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.
CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Pick up a rotisserie chicken on your way home, and you're halfway to these Creamy, Chicken Enchiladas. Skip the takeout and make these enchiladas tonight!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine chicken, soup, 3/4 cup cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream and 3 Tbsp. cilantro. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up.
- Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with salsa and remaining cheese.
- Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g
CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Enchiladas have always been thought of as Mexican "soul food" because of their bright, reassuring flavors. These enchiladas suizas, or Swiss-style enchiladas, are simple to make and boast a creamy, savory texture.
Provided by Rick Bayless
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Roast the tomatoes and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below the broiler until they're darkly roasted with blackened and blistered spots, 5-6 minutes per side. (If using canned tomatoes, drain the tomatoes and set aside. Toast the chiles in a small dry skillet over medium heat, turning regularly, until they're soft and splotchy-black, about 5 minutes.)
- Dice the onion, reserving a few rings for garnish. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat; cook the diced onions, stirring regularly, until golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the tomatoes and chiles from the oven and cool.
- Working over your baking sheet, pull off and discard the blackened tomato skins and, for round tomatoes, cut out the hard "cores" where the stems were attached. Transfer tomatoes and chiles to a food processor or blender, along with all the juices on the baking sheet. Blend to a smooth purée.
- Add the puréed tomatoes and chiles to the onions and cook, stirring, until they darken in color and thicken to the consistency of tomato paste, 7-8 minutes. Stir in the broth, partially cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Lay the tortillas out on a baking sheet (2 sheets if you have them, for more even heating), and lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with lard or oil. Bake at 350 degrees F just long enough to warm through and soften, about 3 minutes. Stack the tortillas and cover with a towel to keep them warm and pliable.
- Spread about ¼ cup of the sauce over the bottom of four to six 9-inch individual oven-proof serving dishes, or smear about 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Working quickly while the tortillas are still pliable, roll a portion of the chicken into each tortilla, then line them up in the dishes, seam-side down. Cover with the remaining sauce, then sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese has browned slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Garnish the enchiladas with reserved onion rings and cilantro sprigs before serving.
SIMPLE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This chicken enchilada recipe is one of the first dishes I created and cooked for my husband right after we got married. He was so impressed! We fix these creamy enchiladas for friends regularly. -Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. For sauce, mix the first 8 ingredients. For filling, in a large bowl, mix chicken and cream cheese until blended; stir in 3-1/2 cups sauce., Spread 1/4 cup sauce into each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Place 1/3 cup filling down the center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in baking dishes. Pour remaining sauce over tops; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked enchiladas up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover enchiladas with greased foil; bake until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, about 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 calories, Fat 40g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 1738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This enchilada dish is sure to be a new family favorite; it is simple to put together and also perfect for leftovers . . . if you ever have any!
Provided by Old El Paso
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Old El Paso®
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the cream cheese and seasoning mix with spoon, breaking apart cream cheese cubes. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 1411.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE
This easy and flavorful main dish recipe comes together in a flash.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Yield Serves 4 to 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes. Add green chiles; sauté 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese and chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas, and place, seam side down, in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, and drizzle with whipping cream.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
ANGELA'S AWESOME ENCHILADAS
The secret is in the seasonings! I whipped these up on my own using stuff I had on hand. Shredding the chicken is the most time-consuming step, but it's worth it in the end. Give these babies a try! Serve with sour cream and a side of Spanish rice.
Provided by MomSavedbyGrace
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. Set the shredded chicken aside. Meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. Spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. Fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1764.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
AMY'S CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Steps:
- Mix together first 4 ingredients in saucepan on medium/low heat until warm and blended.
- Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of mixture. Roll each tortilla and place in pan. Pour remaining mixture on top. Cover with cheese.
- Cook for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
AMY'S GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
This recipe is delicious. I have not barbecued these but I have baked these in the oven. The flavors in this recipe are just wonderful and this is also a nice healthy and low fat recipe. The recipe is exported from Mastercook. This is a recipe that you definitely want to be sure and not overcook so the chicken stays moist and juicy. Preparation does not include marinating times.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts within a folded piece of plastic wrap; slightly flatten upper portion of each breast with the broad side of a chef's knife to promote even grilling.
- Place breasts in a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
- Place mustard, vinegar, garlic, honey, thyme, salt and pepper flakes in a small bowl; stir with fork to combine.
- Add oil a little at a time and whisk to combine marinade.
- Pour marinade over breasts.
- Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator, turning once or twice in marinade, for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
- Remove breasts from marinade, scraping any bits clinging to chicken back into the shallow dish.
- Transfer all marinade to small saucepan and bring to a boil; reserve.
- Lightly grease grill rack with cooking spray.
- Preheat grill.
- Place breasts on grill.
- Cook covered with lid, basting frequently with marinade, until tender, approximately 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 308.8, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 31.5
Tips:
- Prep the chicken beforehand: To save time, consider cooking the chicken ahead of time. You can boil, bake, or poach the chicken breasts and shred them once cooked. This will make the enchilada assembly process much quicker.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to mix and match different types of cheeses to create a unique flavor combination. Some popular options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, and queso Oaxaca.
- Don't overfill the enchiladas: To prevent the enchiladas from becoming soggy, avoid overfilling them with the chicken and cheese mixture. Aim for about 1/4 cup of filling per enchilada.
- Bake until bubbly: The enchiladas are done baking when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is simmering. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Let the enchiladas rest: Before serving, let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This will also make them easier to cut and serve.
Conclusion:
Amy's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy sauce, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!
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