Best 5 Chicken Enchiladas With Green Sauce And Long Grain Rice Recipes

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**Indulge in the Exquisite Flavors of Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and Long-Grain Rice**

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and Long-Grain Rice. This delectable dish combines the richness of chicken, the tanginess of green sauce, and the fluffy texture of long-grain rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. Discover the secrets behind this classic Mexican dish, as we guide you through each step of the preparation process. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of rolling and baking the enchiladas, this comprehensive guide ensures your enchiladas turn out perfect every time. Additionally, explore variations of this dish, including vegetarian enchiladas, black bean enchiladas, and enchiladas with different types of sauce, to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup broken spaghetti or orzo
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small to medium onion, peeled
1 ripe tomato
1 cup long-grain rice
4 dried guajillo chile peppers or dried red New Mexico chile peppers, stemmed
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Generous pinch saffron
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small to medium onion, chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
One 32-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 corn tortillas, warmed or charred
8 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For the rice: Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the pasta and toast until golden. Grate the garlic, onion and tomato into the pan. Stir in the rice, then add the stock and saffron and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove from the heat.
  • For the enchilada sauce: Toast the dried chile peppers in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, pressing flat with a metal spatula and turning occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until the chiles are soft. Transfer the chiles and stock to a food processor and puree until smooth. Wipe out the skillet and return to the heat. Add the oil, garlic and onions and cook until soft. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, tomato sauce and chile puree and simmer until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the almonds and remove from the heat.
  • For the enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Stir in the coriander, cumin and paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip a warm tortilla in the sauce, fill with some of the rice and chicken and roll up. Place the enchilada seam-side down in a casserole dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas in an even layer. Bake until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes. Top with the queso fresco and cilantro.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE



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Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!

Provided by aaronspool

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for pan-frying
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (1 at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to pan as needed. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
  • Divide chicken, 10 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in the sour cream and chiles, heating thoroughly but do not boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over the enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 172.2 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 1081.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)



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Enchiladas made easy! Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and any of your favorites!

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup salsa verde
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced olives, drained and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
16 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
  • Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 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.

GREEN CHICKEN ENCHILADA



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Very easy to make! Chicken and Monterey Jack Cheese filled flour tortillas topped with green enchilada sauce. I make Mexican Rice to serve on the side.

Provided by SHACKL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the chicken 25 minutes, or until juices run clear. Drain, cool, and shred.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of chicken and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup cheese for topping. Roll tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish. Cover with the enchilada sauce.
  • Bake enchiladas 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with reserved cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1133.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your enchiladas the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is overcooked will be dry and tough.
  • Be generous with the green sauce. The green sauce is what gives these enchiladas their flavor, so don't be afraid to use a lot of it.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in these enchiladas, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas with green sauce and long grain rice is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. These enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, a flavorful green sauce, and plenty of cheese. They are then baked until golden brown and served with your favorite toppings. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, these chicken enchiladas are sure to be a hit.

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