Chicken Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, spices, and cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla and smothered in a flavorful sauce. This article offers two delightful recipes for Chicken Enchiladas: a traditional recipe and a vegan version. Both recipes are easy to follow and promise a delicious meal for everyone to enjoy. The traditional Chicken Enchiladas feature a savory filling of roasted chicken, onions, and spices, all coated in a homemade chili sauce. The vegan Chicken Enchiladas, on the other hand, use a unique filling made from jackfruit that is simmered in a flavorful adobo sauce. Both versions are topped with melted cheese and baked to perfection, resulting in a dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to be a hit with any crowd.
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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS V
A spicy chicken and chile pepper mixture is blended with a creamy soup mixture, rolled up in flour tortillas, and baked with Cheddar cheese on top. This is an easy chicken enchiladas recipe that you will love.
Provided by Jeri Reed
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl mix the soup and sour cream; set aside.
- Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and chili powder, and saute until tender. Stir in the chicken, chile peppers, and 2 tablespoons of the soup mixture. Cook and stir until heated through.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the soup mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas, and place, seam-side-down, in the baking dish. Spoon remaining soup mixture on top, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 794.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
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
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 ENCHILADAS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the tomatillos, onion, serrano, yellow chile and 3/4 cup water in a medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and boil until the tomatillos turn olive-green color, about 10 minutes. Transfer the tomatillos, onion and chiles to a blender. Add the garlic and cilantro and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas until golden but still pliable, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Put the tortillas on a work surface. Divide the shredded chicken evenly among the tortillas and roll up each like a cigar. Spread 1/3 cup sauce in a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the enchiladas, seam-side down, in one layer snugly inside the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas.
- Drizzle with the Mexican crema and sprinkle the cheese all over. Bake until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
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
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.
Tips:
- Prep the chicken beforehand: To save time, cook the chicken ahead of time and shred it. This can be done up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be limited to the vegetables listed in the recipe. Feel free to add or substitute your favorites. Some other great options include bell peppers, zucchini, and corn.
- Make the enchilada sauce ahead of time: The enchilada sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time on the day you're making the enchiladas.
- Assemble the enchiladas in advance: The enchiladas can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This is a great way to get ahead on meal prep.
- Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will take about 20 minutes. You can also broil the enchiladas for a few minutes at the end to get aCrispy cheese crust.
Conclusion:
Chicken enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be tailored to your liking. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this recipe at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these chicken enchiladas a try!
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