Best 6 Chicken Enchilada Verde Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in a vibrant and delectable fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors with our tantalizing Chicken Enchilada Verde Pizza. This innovative dish combines the zesty flavors of traditional enchiladas with the crispy, cheesy goodness of pizza.

Savor the explosion of flavors as you bite into the tender and juicy chicken, smothered in a rich and savory tomatillo-based verde sauce. The distinct blend of spices, including cumin, oregano, and chili powder, adds a delightful warmth and depth of flavor to every bite.

This culinary masterpiece is further enhanced with a layer of gooey, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, creating an irresistible stretchy and cheesy experience. The combination of textures, from the crispy pizza crust to the tender chicken and melted cheese, is sure to delight your taste buds.

Topped with fresh and vibrant garnishes of cilantro, red onions, and sour cream, this Chicken Enchilada Verde Pizza not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your plate. The vibrant green of the tomatillo sauce, the bright red of the onions, and the creamy white of the sour cream create a visually appealing dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Embark on a culinary journey with our easy-to-follow recipes that guide you through every step of creating this delectable fusion dish. From preparing the flavorful enchilada verde sauce to assembling and baking the pizza, we provide detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your kitchen.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a taste sensation like no other. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this extraordinary Chicken Enchilada Verde Pizza, a harmonious blend of Mexican and Italian culinary traditions that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADA VERDE PIZZA



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You'll need to grab a knife and fork for this loaded, irresistible pizza. One bite and you'll be hooked! -Michael O'Brien, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 pizzas (6 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
6 tomatillos, husks removed, quartered
2 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) chopped green chilies, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces sliced deli chicken, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce with lime

Steps:

  • Unfold puff pastry sheets and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown., Broil tomatillos 4-6 inches from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until skins are golden brown; cool completely. , Place 1 can green chilies, 1/4 cup cilantro and tomatillos in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spread over puff pastry crusts and sprinkle with cheese., In a large skillet, saute onion and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, cumin, coriander and remaining green chilies; heat through. Stir in remaining cilantro. Spoon mixture over cheese. Sprinkle with ancho chili pepper. , Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Combine sour cream and hot sauce; serve with pizza.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIZZA



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This is a twist on a family favorite. We wanted the taste of my chicken enchilada recipe, but we wanted it even faster. This kicked-up pizza is the fun creation we came up with. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups ready-to-use fajita chicken strips, cubed
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup green enchilada sauce
Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll and press dough onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheese, cumin, garlic powder and salt over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until blended. Remove from heat. Add chicken; toss to coat. , Spread over crust. Drizzle with salsa and enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 8-12 minutes longer. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDES



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A favorite from my Spanish instructor for our international luncheon. Use your pizza cutter to cut the cilantro.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cooked chicken, 1 rotisserie chicken
24 ounces salsa verde, DIVIDED
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded DIVIDED
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, DIVIDED chopped
salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 six inch corn tortillas
1 onion, halved and sliced thin (optional)
sour cream, to serve with
guacamole, to serve with

Steps:

  • Shred chicken.
  • Mix chicken with 3/4 cups salsa verde, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread 1 cup salsa over bottom of a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
  • Microwave tortillas on high in MICROWAVE SAFE plastic bag until warm, about 45 seconds. (So they are easier to roll.).
  • Working one at a time, spoon about 1/4 cup chicken filling onto a tortilla-roll into a cylinder and place, seam side down, in baking dish.
  • Drizzle enchiladas with 1 1/2 cups of salsa, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Lightly spray sheet of foil with cooking spray, cover dish and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil-sprinkle with onion and remaining cilantro-let stand a few minutes.
  • Serve with remaining salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • Note about freezing: Make up filling through step 2, freeze, defrost in fridge 24 hours before, and proceed with remaining part of recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.5, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 158.6, Sodium 1852.3, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 55.3

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. MIX sour cream and salsa until well blended.
  • 3. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 4. Stir in chicken, 1 cup sour cream mixture, chiles and 1/2 cup cheese .
  • 5. SPOON about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla
  • 6. Roll up.
  • 7. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining tomatillo sauce and cheese. Cover.
  • 8. BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.
  • Serving Suggestion:
  • Serve with a side of hot cooked rice to round out the meal.
  • Special Extra:
  • Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions just before serving.
  • Variation:
  • Prepare as directed, omitting the oil and substituting 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef for the chicken. Brown meat with onions and garlic; continue as directed.
  • How to Shred Cooked Chicken:
  • Place cooked chicken on cutting board. Use 2 forks or your fingers to pull meat lengthwise in opposite directions, separating it into long shreds.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIZZA!



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This is a recipe I got from hosting a Pampered Chef party last year. After everyone at the party loved it, I knew I had to add it into our rotation at home. Great flavors and can be adjusted for personal preference. Plus very easy. Since I don't have every PC item used, I omitted the product names in the actual recipe.

Provided by PtldGrl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup green taco sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup cilantro, loosely packed
1 (13 7/8 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/2 medium onion
1 jalapeno pepper
1 1/2 cups Kraft Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed (I use boiled chicken breast, but could easily use a store bought rotisserie)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Unroll pizza dough onto greased metal 9X13 baking pan or large round pizza pan.
  • Gently press and stretch dough to cover pan.
  • Bake pan with pizza dough 10-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While dough is baking, coarsely chop onion and jalapeno (remove seeds).
  • In medium bowl, combine jalapeno, onion, 1/2 of the cheese, chicken, taco sauce and garlic. Mix well. (if a little dry feel free to add more taco sauce).
  • Once pizza dough is done, sprinkle other half of cheese over crust, then top with chicken and cheese mixture evenly. If desired sprinkle additional cheese over top of chicken mixture.
  • Bake another 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and dough is deep golden brown.
  • While pizza is baking, slice tomatoes lenghtwise into quarters and chop cilantro. Sprinkle tomatoes and cilantro over finished pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 39.2, Sodium 35.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.3

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDES



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I used several chicken enchilada recipes and made up my own! We just started growing tomatillos and are finding many ways to use them!

Provided by Ann Shriner Thomas

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds tomatillos, husked and cut in half
2 bunches green onions, ends trimmed
5 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
4 cloves garlic, or more to taste
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken stock
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
12 corn tortillas
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine tomatillos, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and garlic together in a baking dish.
  • Roast vegetables in the preheated oven until softened and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)
  • Pour roasted vegetables, cilantro, chicken stock, lime juice, and salt into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until a smooth salsa consistency is reached.
  • Place 6 tortillas, overlapping, in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover tortillas with 1/2 the chicken. Top chicken with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese and pour 1/2 the salsa over the cheese. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas, chicken, mozzarella cheese, and salsa. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and high-quality cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. There are many delicious variations of chicken enchilada verde pizza, so feel free to get creative.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought enchilada sauce and tortillas. Just be sure to choose high-quality brands.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pizza. The crust should be golden brown and the cheese should be melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the cheese to set and the toppings to stay in place.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchilada verde pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend party. With its flavorful combination of chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, and toppings, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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