**Savor the Enchanting Flavors of Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas: A Culinary Symphony of Authentic Mexican Delights**
In the realm of Mexican cuisine, enchiladas stand as a testament to the country's rich culinary heritage. These delectable creations are a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that tantalize the senses and leave a lasting impression on the palate. Our curated collection of chicken and cheese enchilada recipes offers a delightful journey through the diverse culinary landscapes of Mexico, showcasing the unique variations and regional influences that make this dish so beloved. From the classic red enchiladas, brimming with a vibrant and savory tomato-based sauce, to the creamy and indulgent white enchiladas, smothered in a rich cheese sauce, each recipe promises a distinct and unforgettable experience.
**1. Classic Red Chicken Enchiladas:**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with our classic red chicken enchiladas. This traditional recipe captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors, featuring tender chicken smothered in a flavorful red sauce made from ripe tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of heat. Nestled in soft corn tortillas and topped with melted cheese, these enchiladas are a true celebration of Mexican heritage.
**2. Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas:**
Indulge in a comforting and creamy culinary embrace with our white chicken enchiladas. This delectable dish showcases a velvety white sauce, crafted from a blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and aromatic spices. Succulent chicken pieces, nestled within soft tortillas, are enveloped in this rich and luscious sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
**3. Green Chicken Enchiladas:**
Uncover the vibrant flavors of Mexico's verdant landscapes with our green chicken enchiladas. This recipe features a vibrant green sauce, made from fresh tomatillos, tangy green chiles, and a hint of cilantro. Tender chicken, wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in this herbaceous sauce, offers a unique and refreshing take on the classic enchilada.
**4. Cheese Enchiladas with Sweet Corn:**
Delight in the harmonious fusion of sweet and savory with our cheese enchiladas with sweet corn. This unique recipe combines the creamy richness of melted cheese with the vibrant sweetness of fresh corn. Tender chicken or vegetables are enveloped in soft tortillas and smothered in a creamy cheese sauce, while sweet corn adds a pop of color and a touch of natural sweetness.
**5. Black Bean and Vegetable Enchiladas:**
Embrace the plant-based goodness of our black bean and vegetable enchiladas. This vegetarian delight features a hearty filling of black beans, crisp vegetables, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Smothered in a flavorful red or green sauce and topped with melted cheese, these enchiladas offer a satisfying and nutritious meal.
**6. Mini Chicken Enchiladas:**
Experience the charm and convenience of our mini chicken enchiladas. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken, wrapped in soft corn tortillas and smothered in a flavorful red or green sauce, is baked to perfection. Serve these mini enchiladas with your favorite toppings for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course.
CAMPBELL'S® EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
A creamy filling of chicken, sour cream, and cheese gets an added kick stirred into it with Pace® Picante Sauce. Rolled up in tortillas and baked until bubbly, these enchiladas couldn't be easier, or any more delicious.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- Stir 1 cup picante sauce mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
- Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side up in 11 x 8" shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining picante sauce mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 min. or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1247.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Looking for a creative way to use leftover chicken? These kicked-up, easy-to-prepare enchiladas come out of the oven hot and bubbly for a flavorful dish the whole family will love.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- Stir 1 cup soup mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
- Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side down in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
CHEESE AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This Southwestern favorite relies on the microwave to make fast work out of dinner. Easy and mild, they're perfect for the whole family. -Christine Taylor of Greenfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine onion and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until onion is tender, stirring twice. Stir in the chicken, cream cheese, green chilies, broth, chili powder and cumin. Cover and microwave on high for 45-90 seconds or until cream cheese is melted, stirring twice., Spoon about 1/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in an ungreased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the process cheese, 1/4 cup tomato and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese is melted, stirring twice; drizzle over enchiladas. Top with remaining tomato. Microwave enchiladas, uncovered, on high for 45-90 seconds or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
CHICKEN-AND-CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Slice half of the onion into thin rings and set aside. Place the other onion half, tomatillos and serranos on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until the vegetables are soft and slightly brown, 7 to 10 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer the vegetables and any liquid to a blender, add the broth and puree. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the sugar.
- Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave just until warm and soft, 1 minute; keep covered. Toss the chicken with 2 cups shredded cheese in a bowl. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture down the middle of each tortilla. Add a few cilantro leaves and roll up. Place the enchiladas side by side in a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish and brush with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Broil until crisp and golden, 3 minutes.
- Pour the tomatillo sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with the onion rings, queso fresco and any remaining cilantro.
CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
A little different version of a family favorite. Whenever we grill or smoke chicken I always request that my husband do a little extra, so that there is enough to make chicken enchiladas the next night.
Provided by TheGrumpyChef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In resealable plastic bag, mix taco seasoning, oil and 1/4 cup of water. Add chicken pieces; turn to mix. Refrigerate up to 12 hours.
- In medium bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups of Monterey Cheese, cilantro, salt, ricotta cheese, chiles, and egg.
- Heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken with marinade; cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- In ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish, mix 1/2 cup of the salsa and remaining 1/4 cup water. Spread evenly in bottom of baking dish.
- Spoon 1/3 cup cheese mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with chicken; roll up. Place filled tortillas, seam side down, over salsa mixture in baking dish.
- Drizzle enchiladas with remaining salsa. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
STACKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE AND CHEESE
Provided by Roberto Santibañez
Categories Cheese Chicken Dairy Herb Pepper Vegetable Bake Cinco de Mayo Dinner Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Char chiles directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened all over. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed, then cut into 2x1/2-inch strips.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla to skillet; cook until slightly softened, about 15 seconds per side, turning with tongs. Transfer tortilla to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding oil to skillet as needed.
- Spread 1/2 cup salsa over bottom of 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas over salsa, covering bottom of dish completely, overlapping slightly, and extending about 1 1/2 inches up sides of dish. Scatter 1 cup chicken over tortillas, then half of poblano strips. Spoon 1 1/2 cups salsa over, spreading evenly. Spoon 1/4 cup sour cream over in small dollops. Cover with 4 tortillas, overlapping slightly. Layer with remaining 1 cup chicken, remaining poblanos, 1 cup salsa, and 1/4 cup sour cream. Cover with remaining 4 tortillas, then 1 cup salsa, and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake casserole until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces; divide among plates. Sprinkle with cilantro. Spoon pickled red onions alongside; serve.
CHEESE AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Believe me, I am not much of Mexican food eater. But this dish is fantastic! And it may be because it doesn't have a lot of the "authentic" ingredients that a lot of other enchiladas do. But, every time I serve them, I get rave reviews!
Provided by jkoch960
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Place cooked chicken in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of the Mexican cheese, all the cheddar cheese, 2 cups red peppers, chili powder, salt and cumin; toss to combine.
- Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels; place in a microwave and warm at 100% power for 2 minutes. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in heated 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together enchilada sauce and half-and-half in a small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup evenly in bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
- Dip one side of a tortilla into sauce mixture in bowl; place, dipped side u, on a work surface. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture across center of tortilla; roll up, enclosing filling. Place, seam side down, in sauce in baking dish.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Pour remaining sauce mixture in bowl over enchiladas in dish.
- Chop remaining 1/2 cup red peppers. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Mexican cheese over encholadas in dish. Top with chopped peppers. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake enchiladas in heated 350 oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake enchiladas, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly and cheese on top is melted.
CHEESE AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (OAMC)
Another converted recipe from Cooking light for OAMC use. These are obviously good and like right away and a good alternative to fast food if you want something quick at home.
Provided by TishT
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and saute onions until soft.
- Meanwhile, mix chicken, 1/2 c.
- cheddar, picante sauce and cream cheese.
- Addto onions and cook over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla ands roll up.
- Place enchiladas (seam side down) in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Drizzle with taco sauce and remaining cheese.
- *Note:I flash freeze them and bag at this point in family size portions.
- If you are going ahead and eating now cover and bake at 350F 15 minutes.
- If you are pulling from the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator then bake.
EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by the Jilb
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- In skillet melt cream cheese, most of cheddar cheese and most of salsa.
- Add chicken.
- Spoon mixture into tortilla shells.
- Roll the shells, place in 9 x 13 greased pan.
- Drizzle with remaining salsa and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake until hot; about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 326.4, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8
SPEEDY CHEESE AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
These yummy enchiladas are my daughter's favorite AND this has to be one of my all-time favorite recipes for OAMC - So very quick-to-make and freezes beautifully! Just double wrap the entire 9x13" baking dish after assembly, freeze it, and later thaw the dish full of enchiladas in the refrigerator for several hours then bake. It's that easy!
Provided by Debs Recipes
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 8 enchiladas
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sauté onion in olive oil until tender; add chicken, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, cream cheese, and cumin; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted; stir in 1 cup of grated cheese then remove from heat.
- Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, placing an equal portion onto each; roll enchiladas up tightly and place seam side down in a 9x13" baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with no-stick cooking spray; top with remaining enchilada sauce and grated cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through.
- NOTE: Two cups diced cooked chicken is equal to about one pound uncooked meat.
EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350. Stir soup, sour cream, picante sauce, and chili powder in a medium bowl. 2. Stir 1 cup soup mixture with chicken and cheese in a 2nd bowl. 3. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas (warm tortillas first to make them easier to roll). Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down in 11 by 7 baking dish. Pour remaining soup mixture over tortillas. Cover baking dish. 4. Bake 40mins or until enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with tomato and green onion, if using.
CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Slice half of the onion into thin rings and set aside. Place the other onion half, tomatillos and serranos on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until the vegetables are soft and slightly brown, 7 to 10 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer the vegetables and any liquid to a blender, add the broth and puree. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the sugar. Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave just until warm and soft, 1 minute; keep covered. Toss the chicken with 2 cups shredded cheese in a bowl. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture down the middle of each tortilla. Add a few cilantro leaves and roll up. Place the enchiladas side by side in a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish and brush with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Broil until crisp and golden, 3 minutes. Pour the tomatillo sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with the onion rings, queso fresco and any remaining cilantro.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your enchiladas.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is overcooked will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend cheese will work well in these enchiladas.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. You can use any type of protein or vegetable that you like in these enchiladas. Some popular options include beef, pork, beans, and vegetables.
- Make sure to use a good quality enchilada sauce. A good enchilada sauce will have a rich, flavorful taste. You can either make your own enchilada sauce or use a store-bought sauce.
- Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Chicken and cheese enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a chicken and cheese enchilada recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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