Best 7 Chicken Broccoli Enchiladas Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Chicken Broccoli Enchiladas, a harmonious blend of classic Mexican flavors and the goodness of tender chicken and crisp broccoli. These enchiladas boast a savory filling of seasoned chicken, broccoli florets, and a creamy homemade sauce, all enveloped in soft tortillas and smothered in a blanket of melted cheese. Accompanying this main dish are three equally tempting recipes: a zesty Pico de Gallo, a refreshing Guacamole, and a velvety Sour Cream sauce. These vibrant accompaniments add layers of flavor and texture, transforming your meal into a symphony of Mexican delights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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The BEST Chicken Enchiladas! This easy chicken enchilada recipe has a delicious chicken, black bean and cheese filling. You can make my homemade enchilada sauce or use store-bought. They are full of flavor and perfect for a family dinner or feeding a crowd!

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken*
15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
4 ounce can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups enchilada sauce ((about 12 ounces) homemade or store-bought)
12 ounces shredded cheese ((about 3 cups) cheddar, Monterey jack, Mexican cheese blend, or a combination)
8 large flour tortillas
Optional, for serving: fresh cilantro, chopped green or red onion, sour cream, etc.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 enchilada, Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1300 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

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.

SPINACH 'N' BROCCOLI ENCHILADAS



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I like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It's quick, easy, filled with fresh flavor and definitely satisfying! -Lesley Tragesser, Charleston, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup picante sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add spinach, broccoli, 1/3 cup picante sauce, garlic powder and cumin; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup spinach mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining picante sauce over top., Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BROCCOLI SALAD



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This salad is perfect for hot summer months! The sweet and tangy taste is very addictive.

Provided by JeriM in Austin, Tx.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups broccoli florets
3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 cup chopped walnuts
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli, chicken, walnuts, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
  • Pour mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, if desired. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHICKEN BROCCOLI SHELLS



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This cheesy entree is a make-ahead dream. Just assemble it ahead of time and put it in the oven when company arrives. I round out the meal with a tossed salad and warm bread. -Karen Jagger, Columbia City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo sauce
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, broccoli, chicken and cheeses. Spoon into pasta shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I've ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. -Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups diced cooked chicken
20 flour tortillas (6 inches), room temperature
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each ) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
1 cup 2% milk
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, water, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in chicken. , Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk and chiles; pour over enchiladas. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 38g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 1392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SIMPLE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
20 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

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.

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. Chop the chicken, broccoli, and onion; grate the cheese; and mix the sour cream and salsa.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make all the difference in this recipe. Use fresh chicken, broccoli, and onion for the best flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: The chicken should be cooked through but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken can be tough and dry.
  • Use a Good Quality Enchilada Sauce: The enchilada sauce is a key ingredient in this recipe. Choose a good quality sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't Skimp on the Cheese: Cheese is what makes enchiladas so delicious. Use a generous amount of cheese in this recipe.
  • Serve Immediately: Enchiladas are best served immediately after they are made. The tortillas will get soggy if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Chicken broccoli enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your enchiladas turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken broccoli enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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