Best 6 Awesome Enchiladas Recipes

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**Enchiladas: A Mexican Treat for Every Occasion**

Enchiladas, a traditional Mexican dish, are a versatile and flavorful culinary delight that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with corn tortillas filled with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, beans, potatoes, or meat, enchiladas are then topped with a savory sauce and baked until bubbly and golden brown. This guide offers three distinct enchilada recipes, each with its unique taste and preparation style. Discover the classic Beef Enchiladas, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce, or indulge in the Vegetarian Enchiladas, a hearty and flavorful option packed with black beans, corn, and roasted poblano peppers. For a cheesy delight, try the Chicken Enchiladas, where succulent chicken is smothered in a creamy cheese sauce. Regardless of your preference, these enchilada recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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ANGELA'S AWESOME ENCHILADAS



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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

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups sour cream
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

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

AWESOME BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Oh man, I really love this recipe. It's truly awesome! Most people like corn tortillas with their enchys, but I prefer flour...by all means, go with what you like! Sometimes I throw black beans into the meat mixture, Anyway Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 serrano peppers (optional) or 2 jalapeno peppers, minced (optional)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
8 ounces monterey jack cheese
12 flour tortillas, softened (6 inch)

Steps:

  • Brown beef, onions, peppers and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and veggies are soft.
  • Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, stirring until combined. Turn off heat and add cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese has melted into mixture.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a greased 13x9 casserole dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup of meat mixture down the center of each warmed tortilla and roll up. Place enchiladas seam side down in dish.
  • Top enchiladas with remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Then top with monterey jack cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until cheese is melted. Serve with rice and beans if you so desire!

AWESOME AND EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (REDUCED FAT)



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This is a fantastic little recipe for sour cream and chicken enchiladas. I've seen some similar recipes posted at 'Zaar but not this exact one. This turns out perfect every single time. It's also easy to double the recipe so you can serve a larger group. I'm always asked for this recipe and it's so easy! It's very mild. If you like spicy/hot you could add some chopped jalapenos (see directions). Can make ahead and freeze - just take it out the night before to thaw in your refrigerator, then follow cooking instructions. *Prep and cooking times do not include cooking the chicken breasts.*

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 (12 inch) flour tortillas (or 12 small)
3 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded (you could also try this using a cooked rotissiere chicken, I'm guessing you'll need approx. 3-4 cups)
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Divide the shredded chicken, onions and 1 cup of the cheese equally into each tortilla. (This doesn't have to be exact or perfect here!).
  • Roll them each tightly and place seam-side down into a greased (cooking spray) 9x13 baking dish.
  • Prepare the sauce by combining soup, sour cream and green chilis (for a hotter recipe also add 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapenos).
  • The sauce should be of a thick gravy-like consistency. You may need to add a little water to thin it out (I usually add about 1/2 a can of water to reconstitute the soup).
  • Pour sauce over the rolled tortillas.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese.
  • Return to oven until the cheese melts.
  • Ole!

AWESOME WHITE CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE ENCHILADAS



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I LOVE these things! These enchiladas are bathed in a sauce rich with chili powder, semisweet chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon. Please use corn tortillas and a "white" cheese for the recipe, as this sauce best complements them. Sliced avocado is a particularly tasty garnish for this dish.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 corn tortillas
2 cups white Mexican blend cheese, crumbled or cubed (Oaxacan is best, but Monterey Jack or Chihuahua would be okay)
2 green onions, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or 1 1/2 teaspoons corn oil
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
5 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/4 cups vegetable stock or 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 ounce semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Saute onion in oil until tender.
  • Add garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; saute together for a few minutes.
  • Stir in flour and chili powder, coating onion mixture.
  • Slowly whisk in vegetable (or chicken) stock; reduce until sauce thickens, whisking frequently (this will take about 30 minutes).
  • Stir in semisweet chocolate until melted and smooth.
  • Assemble enchiladas: Steam or soften tortillas in a lightly greased skillet (although I've been known to skip that step).
  • Roll up 1/2 cup (or whatever fits your tortillas) of cheese in each corn tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and pour sauce over.
  • Cover baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • (Oaxacan cheese takes slightly longer to melt.).

AWESOME ENCHILADAS



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I made this up myself. I sort of remembered a recipe for cheese enchiladas my mother had given me, but I couldn't find it. So I started throwing stuff together and this is what I came up with. YUM!

Provided by EmmyLynn

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 12 enchiladas

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey
1 small chopped onion
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce (divided)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (drained)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (divided)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1 (14 ounce) package flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown ground beef or turkey over medium-high heat with onion.
  • Add the chilies, garlic, and seasoning until thoroughly cooked.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce, green chilies, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, cream cheese, and sour cream and stir until combined.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup of each of the shredded cheeses.
  • Spoon filling onto tortillas; roll up and place seam-side down in lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

AWESOME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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I love Chicken Enchiladas and so does my family and friends. I use chicken breasts, they have the most flavor and are very tender. The chicken will melt in your mouth. I cook the chicken breasts in the crock pot. This reciepe is always requested for me to make. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. :) I love leftovers because I...

Provided by JoAnn Wilson

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 to 6 split chicken breasts
1 onion quartered
2 Tbsp parsley flakes
salt to taste
2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
2 can(s) olives, sliced
2 lg can(s) mild enchilada sauce
3+ dozen corn tortillas
1 c oil for frying tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. Place split Chicken Breasts in Crock Pot, with quartered onion, parsley and salt to taste. Cook on high for 7 to 8 hours. Remove from broth and remove skin and bones.
  • 2. Have ready, enchilada sauce in bowl, cheese in a bowl, olives, 2 lg lasagna pans with enough enchilada sauce to coat the bottom and set aside.
  • 3. Fry tortillas on both sides for maybe 2 min each, stack on plate.
  • 4. Dip fried tortillas in enchilada sauce, place in pan, add some chicken, cheese and roll up. Continue until chicken is gone.
  • 5. Once pan is filled, spoon enchilada sauce on top. Top that with cheese and olives. Do same to next pan.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings and toppings.
  • Make sure to cook the chicken or beef thoroughly before assembling the enchiladas.
  • Be generous with the cheese!
  • Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are slightly crispy.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be an enchilada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give enchiladas a try!

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