Best 6 Chicken And Red Bean Enchiladas Recipes

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**Savor the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas recipe!**

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary heritage of Mexico with our irresistible Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas. This authentic dish combines tender shredded chicken, hearty red beans, and a symphony of Mexican spices, all enveloped in warm tortillas and smothered in a rich, flavorful enchilada sauce. Alongside this classic recipe, we offer a tantalizing array of enchilada variations to suit every palate. Embark on a culinary journey with our tempting Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas, bursting with the freshness of black beans, sweet corn, and tangy salsa. For a vegetarian delight, try our savory Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas, where roasted vegetables take center stage, enveloped in a creamy tomatillo sauce. Craving a cheesy indulgence? Our Three Cheese Enchiladas are a cheese lover's dream, featuring a trio of melted cheeses and a zesty tomato sauce. And for a unique twist, our Enchiladas Poblanas, filled with succulent chicken or potatoes, and topped with a rich mole sauce, will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN & BEAN ENCHILADAS



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A family dinner that delivers four of your 5-a-day - tender chicken, red pepper and black beans, wrapped in tortilla, baked in the oven with passata and cheese

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 red onion , sliced
2 red peppers , deseeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tsp chipotle paste (add extra if you prefer more heat)
2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
400g can black beans or kidney beans
small bunch coriander , chopped
500ml passata
1 tsp ketchup or sugar
6 medium tortillas
50g mature cheddar , grated
green salad , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onions, peppers and half the garlic. Cook for 15 mins, stirring now and then until the veg has softened. Stir in the chipotle paste, then fry for 1 min more. Add the chicken strips, turning them over in the mixture so they cook through, about 5-10 mins.
  • Stir in the beans, coriander and 150ml of the passata, then take the pan off the heat. Mix the rest of the passata with the remaining crushed garlic and the ketchup.
  • Divide the mixture between the tortillas, then fold the sides in and roll them up. Pour half the passata sauce into a 22cm square baking dish, then place the enchiladas on top, side by side. Dot over the remaining sauce and sprinkle over the grated cheese, then bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN AND RED BEAN ENCHILADAS



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With rotisserie, whole roasted chickens so readily available from carryout shops to grocery stores, otherwise labor intensive dishes can now be prepared on the fly for any weeknight supper. Use what's needed for your recipe, and get creative with the endless possible uses for the leftovers.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (15.5 ounce) can small red or pinto beans, drained
2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
1 medium-large onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons sour cream
12 corn tortillas (about 5 1/2 inches in diameter)
chopped fresh cilantro
hot red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix chicken, beans and 1 cup cheese; set aside. Thinly slice 1/2 cup onion; set aside. Finely chop remaining onion.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce; simmer until very thick, about 12 minutes. (Stir frequently; reduce heat if sputtering dramatically.) Add broth; bring to simmer. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream. Stir 1/2 cup sauce into chicken mixture.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 13-by-9-inch ovenproof glass dish. Microwave tortillas on high power in a microwave-safe plastic bag until warm, about 1 minute. Fill each tortilla with a heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture; roll and place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Top with sliced onions and the optional cilantro. Serve hot. Pass pepper sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS FROM MISSION®



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Shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, and chiles in a creamy sauce are rolled into tortillas and baked with enchilada sauce and more cheese for this family-pleasing favorite.

Provided by Mission Foods

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mission®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Cooking spray
¼ cup chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup corn kernels
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 ¼ cups grated low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
⅔ cup fat-free sour cream
⅔ cup enchilada sauce
Hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco®
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x11x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken broth into a small frying pan, heat to simmer, add chicken breast, cover and simmer until no longer pink, turning once (approximately 25 minutes). Cool and shred.
  • In same frying pan, add onions and red pepper. Saute over medium heat until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, place chicken, onion-pepper mixture, beans, corn, cilantro, chilies, 2 cups of the cheese, and sour cream. Toss until thoroughly blended. Add tabasco, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 1/8 of mixture into center of each tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. When all 8 rolls are completed, pour Enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through. Makes 4 generous servings of 2 enchiladas each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7 calories, Carbohydrate 92.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 57.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 2173.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHICKEN AND REFRIED BEAN ENCHILADAS



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I got this recipe from Rosarita Refried Beans. It's a nice change from regular enchiladas, and very easy and tasty!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
1 (30 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup oil
2 dozen corn tortillas
2 (20 ounce) cans enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Combine both cheeses.
  • Combine chicken, refried beans and salsa. Add 3 cups of combined cheeses.
  • Heat oil in small skillet.
  • Soften each tortilla in oil, approximately 5 seconds per side. Dip in enchilada sauce.
  • Immediately fill with some of chicken mixture; roll and place in 13x9 pan.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Top enchiladas with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake at 350º for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.2, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 2394.7, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 37.5

RED AND WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a spiced-up version of a recipe I found in a recent issue of *Cooking for 2*. It's a great way to make use of leftover chicken or holiday turkey.

Provided by Chef Jean Louise

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small white onion, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 (10 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 chipotle chile in adobo (you can use a whole chipotle for extra kick)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 teaspoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon coarse yellow cornmeal
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 1/3 cups sour cream
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat, add onion and bell pepper and saute until they just begin to brown, remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the canned tomatoes, chipotle pepper, garlic, tomato paste and corn meal, blend or process on high speed until smooth and then pour the red sauce into a shallow mixing bowl that's at least six or seven inches in diameter.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine soup and sour cream.
  • Spread 1/2 of the soup and sour cream mixture over the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Taking one corn tortilla, dip it into the red sauce to coat both sides, then place about one tbs. of the cheese and 1/3 cup of the chicken in the center of the tortilla, roll it up and place it in the bottom of the baking dish, continue until you have a single layer of enchiladas covering the bottom of the dish (I was able to fit in ten enchiladas, eight placed side by side vertically with two more placed horizontally at the top of the dish).
  • If you have any red sauce left over, pour it over the enchiladas, and distribute any remaining chicken over the top.
  • Spread the other 1/2 of the soup and sour cream mixture over the top of everything.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and the onion and bell pepper.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

EASY WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Put a spin on traditional enchiladas with this creamy version that's packed with mild green chile enchilada sauce, chicken, chopped green chiles and plenty of cheese!

Provided by Madison Mayberry Hofmeyer

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Old El Paso™ mild green chile enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Sour cream, pickled jalapeño chiles, chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  • In large bowl, mix chicken, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, 1 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chopped green chiles until evenly combined.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam sides down, in baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce and cream. Pour mixture on top of enchiladas; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve with sour cream, pickled jalapeño chiles and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2250 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 3 g

Tips for Making the Best Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender and flavorful enchiladas.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety.
  • Use Quality Enchilada Sauce: Opt for a flavorful, store-bought enchilada sauce or make your own homemade sauce for a personalized taste.
  • Layer Generously: Don't be shy with the fillings! Layer the enchiladas with plenty of chicken, beans, cheese, and desired toppings.
  • Bake Until Golden and Bubbly: Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown, indicating that they are ready to serve.
  • Garnish for Presentation: Before serving, garnish the enchiladas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, or sour cream for an appealing presentation.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas, a dish that seamlessly blends Mexican and Southwestern influences. With tender chicken, hearty beans, a flavorful enchilada sauce, and a generous amount of melted cheese, these enchiladas are a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply seeking a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, heat up your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these delicious and satisfying enchiladas.

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