Best 8 Chicken Enchilada Foldovers Recipes

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**Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our irresistibly delicious Chicken Enchilada Foldovers!**

These delectable treats are a symphony of savory flavors, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a flavorful enchilada sauce and melted cheese, all wrapped in a golden-brown tortilla. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures, from the crispy tortilla to the succulent chicken and gooey cheese. Whether you're craving a quick and easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party, these Chicken Enchilada Foldovers are sure to satisfy your taste buds. With variations such as vegetarian, low-carb, and even an air fryer option, we have curated a collection of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and cooking methods. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Recipe for homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Tortillas filled with chicken in a creamy and cheesy enchilada. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for make-ahead meals.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 flour tortillas ( 10-inch burrito size)
1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs
3 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1/3 cup sour cream
4.5 oz diced green chilis (with their juice)
20 oz mild red enchilada sauce ((We used 2 - 10oz cans))
1 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (divided (Mexican, Four Cheese or Colby Jack))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Shred pre-cooked chicken or cook your own: Add chicken to a saucepan, completely cover with water and season with 1 tsp salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
  • In a bowl beat the cream cheese. Add the sour cream, green chilis, enchiladas sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika; beat until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into two bowls, add 2/3 of the sauce into a large bowl. Set aside remaining 1/3 of the sauce for the top.
  • Add the shredded chicken with 2 cups cheese to the first bowl with 2/3 of the sauce. Mix with a spatula to combine.
  • Generously add chicken filling to the center of each tortilla and roll up tortillas tightly. Arrange the tortillas in a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Pour the reserved 1/3 of sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (add more cheese if desired).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400˚F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1606 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA BISCUIT BAKE



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Easy Chicken Enchilada Biscuit Bake is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. Chicken, black beans and cheese are stuffed into canned, refrigerated biscuits and then baked in a combination of enchilada sauce and cream of chicken soup. The result will have your family licking their plates and begging for more.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Casserole     Entree     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
10 ounces Red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare a 9 x 13 inch pan by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix chicken, black beans and shredded cheese.
  • In a small saucepan, mix cream of chicken soup and red enchilada sauce. Warm over low heat.
  • Take each biscuit, and flatten and stretch with your fingers. Fill with approximately 3 Tablespoons chicken filling. Fold over the biscuit and gently seal by pinching with fingers.
  • Fill the remaining biscuits, and arrange in the 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Pour the warmed sauce over the fold-overs.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the biscuits are cooked through.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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At your next party, serve Tyler Florence's popular Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food Network for a hit of chipotle spice.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 enchiladas, 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Mexican Spice Blend
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
5 canned whole green chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 canned chipotle chiles, seeded and minced
1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
16 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, canned
1 cup shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses
Garnish: chopped cilantro leaves, chopped scallions, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Coat large saute pan with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium heat, allow 7 minutes each side or until no longer pink. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, garlic powder and Mexican spices before turning. Remove chicken to a platter, allow to cool.
  • Saute onion and garlic in chicken drippings until tender. Add corn and chiles. Stir well to combine. Add canned tomatoes, saute 1 minute.
  • Pull chicken breasts apart by hand into shredded strips. Add shredded chicken to saute pan, combine with vegetables. Dust the mixture with flour to help set.
  • Microwave tortillas on high for 30 seconds. This softens them and makes them more pliable. Coat the bottom of 2 (13 by 9-inch) pans with a ladle of enchilada sauce. Using a large shallow bowl, dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce to lightly coat. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla. Fold over filling, place 8 enchiladas in each pan with seam side down. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro, scallion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes before serving. Serve with Spanish rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 1216 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHICKEN ENCHILADA FOLDOVERS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 21m

Yield 4 foldovers

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10 ounce) Old El Paso® red enchilada sauce
1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/2 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese blend or Cheddar cheese (2 ounce)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • Unroll dough; place on cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough into 14x10-inch rectangle; cut into 4 (7x5-inch) rectangles. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto half of each rectangle, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each.
  • Fold dough in half over filling; press edges firmly with fork to seal. Prick tops with fork.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining enchilada sauce until hot. Serve with foldovers for dipping.
  • Another spicy cheese you can use is Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or, as it's also known, pepper Jack cheese.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 to 12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
Three 15-ounce cans green enchilada sauce (or use red if preferred!)
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese, plus more if needed
Sour cream, for serving
Diced tomatoes, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • One at a time, hold the tortillas over the stovetop burner (heated to medium heat) to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set the warmed tortillas aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mix.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until done in the middle and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate to cool, then shred finely with a fork.
  • Throw the onions into the same skillet, stir them around and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes; set them aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to warm through.
  • To assemble the enchiladas: Pour 2 cups of the sauce into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and leave the rest in the skillet. Dip a tortilla into the sauce in the skillet, then lay it on a baking sheet or plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some chicken and finally, some of the caramelized onions. Roll it up tightly, then place it seam-side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Give it a final sprinkling of chili powder.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the enchiladas topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, a sprinkling of cilantro and a wedge of lime.

LEFTOVER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Delicious, nutritious, quick and easy enchiladas made with the yummy leftover shredded chicken from recipe #108310 or recipe #299527

Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 Enchiladas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 whole wheat tortillas
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from The Best Shredded Chicken (Crock Pot) or Crock Pot Creamy Mexican Chicken (Aka Fiesta Chicken))
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
2 cups grated cheddar cheese (& any other kind you like)
12 ounces enchilada sauce
10 ounces plain yogurt (a healthier alternative to sour cream)
2 cups black beans (optional) or 2 cups cooked zucchini (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place 1/4c chicken, 1/4c spinach, 1/4c cheese, 1/4c optional ingredients and one heaping spoonful of yogurt lengthwise on a wheat tortilla **NOTE: measurements do not need to be exact**.
  • Roll up tortilla tightly and place seam side down in a 9x9 oven safe dish.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining 3 tortillas.
  • Pour enchilada sauce and remaining yogurt over rolled tortillas.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and side of veggies.
  • Enjoy and thank me later!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.1, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 121.8, Sodium 1645.8, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.6, Protein 40.5

FOIL-PACK CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make clean-up a cinch with these Foil-Pack Chicken Enchiladas! With shredded chicken, black beans, corn, onion, cheese and more, these Foil-Pack Chicken Enchiladas are great for weeknights or busy weekends. Watch now to find out how to make this zesty dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
3/4 cup rinsed canned black beans
3/4 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup finely chopped white onions
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
1 can (19 oz.) enchilada sauce, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 350ºF.
  • Combine chicken, beans, corn, onions, and 3/4 cup each cheese and enchilada sauce.
  • Spoon 2 Tbsp. of the remaining enchilada sauce onto center of each of 6 large sheets heavy-duty foil sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon chicken mixture evenly down centers of tortillas; roll up. Place 2 enchiladas, seam sides down, on top of sauce on each foil sheet. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. Fold foil to make 6 packets. Place packets on grate over unlit area; cover grill.
  • Grill 20 min. or until heated through. Cut slits in foil to release steam before carefully opening packets.
  • Serve enchiladas topped with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own. Feel free to substitute any leftover cooked chicken you have on hand.
  • If you don't have enchilada sauce, you can make your own by simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a saucepan until thickened.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Some good options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or queso Oaxaca.
  • If you want your foldovers to be extra crispy, you can brush them with melted butter before baking.
  • Serve your foldovers with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchilada foldovers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give chicken enchilada foldovers a try.

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