Best 5 Chicken Enchiladas With Pumpkin Sauce Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce, a unique and flavorful fusion of Mexican and autumnal flavors.**

Embark on a culinary journey with this tantalizing dish, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy pumpkin sauce, all nestled within soft and fluffy tortillas. Experience the harmonious blend of savory and sweet, with a touch of spice that adds depth and complexity. Our recipe includes three variations to cater to different dietary preferences: a classic version, a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables, and a low-carb version using almond flour tortillas. Each variation promises a burst of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to indulge in a delightful meal that combines the best of both worlds, where Mexican spices dance harmoniously with the sweet embrace of pumpkin.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Delicious savory chicken enchiladas with pumpkin sauce. The enchiladas are topped with a luscious green chili cream sauce and cotija cheese.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 cups chicken breasts (boneless, poached, and shredded)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
5 tablespoons green chilis (canned diced mild, 4 ounces)
3 tablespoons green onions (thinly sliced)
½ avocado
¾ cup salsa verde (7 ounces)
¼ cup sour cream
15 ounces pumpkin puree (1 can)
3 cloves garlic (peeled)
1 jalapeno chili (quartered (remove ribs and seeds))
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
8 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas (about 6-inch round))
1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese (grated, 6 ounces)
cotija cheese (as needed for garnish)
cilantro leaves (as needed for garnish)
1 tablespoon green onions (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a pot just large enough to hold chicken breast halves and add enough water to cover by 1-inch.
  • Bring just to a simmer over medium-high heat where bubbles start forming around the edge of the pot. Reduce to medium-low to keep the temperature constant, about 170 to 180°F. Cook until the center of the meat reaches 160°F, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let them cool in the refrigerator. Once cool, shred and reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a large sauté pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add corn and sauté until cooked through or warmed for canned corn, stirring frequently. Add the diced chili's, and stir to combine. Add the shredded cooked chicken and 3 tablespoons sliced green onions, stir to combine. Reserve until ready to fill the enchiladas.
  • In a blender, puree avocado, salsa verde, and sour cream until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a blender, puree pumpkin, garlic cloves, jalapeno, cumin, black pepper, salt, chicken broth, and water until smooth. Pour 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Lay tortillas on work surface; mound chicken mixture on half of each tortilla and dividing evenly, about ⅓ cup of filling. Roll up tortillas; place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce on top; sprinkle with cheese. Place dish on a baking sheet; bake until cheese is golden and sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with 1 tablespoon green onions, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Serve with avocado cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 968 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce are the perfect weeknight meal idea to celebrate the fall season by incorporating pumpkin into your dinner routine.

Provided by Amy Nash

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 25

15 ounces pumpkin puree
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 jalapeno (seeds and stems removed, then finely diced)
1 1/2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of ground ginger
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 large sweet onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 can diced green chilies
3 cups cooked (shredded chicken)
1 1/2 cups grated pepperjack cheese (divided)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
8 flour or corn tortillas
2 green onions (chopped)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 avocado (sliced)

Steps:

  • Make the sauce by pulsing the jalapeno and garlic in a food processor or blender to mince, then adding the remaining sauce ingredients and processing to combine. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onion and bell pepper. Season with a little salt and pepper and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the green chilies during the last minute.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sauteed onions and peppers with the cooked, shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of the pepperjack cheese. Season with a little salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
  • Warm the tortillas for 45 seconds in the microwave until warm and pliable, then fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and roll them up. Spread 1 cup of the pumpkin enchilada sauce in the bottom of a large rectangular baking dish, then place the rolled tortillas in the sauce, seam side down. Cover with the remaining sauce and cheese, then bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are hot.
  • Sprinkle with the green onions, chopped cilantro, and avocado, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 921 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, Fat 23 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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For something a little different, fill enchiladas with chicken and scallions, and cover them with a spicy pumpkin sauce and cheddar cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 leftover Thyme-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, skin removed, meat shredded
6 scallions, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 jalapeno chile, quartered (remove ribs and seeds for less heat, if desired)
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine chicken and scallions. Season generously with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • In a blender, puree pumpkin, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, 2 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth (hold top firmly as blender will be quite full). Pour 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square (or other shallow 2-quart) baking dish.
  • Lay tortillas on work surface; mound chicken mixture on half of each tortilla, dividing evenly. Roll up tortillas; place, seam side down, in baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce on top; sprinkle with cheese. Place dish on a baking sheet; bake until cheese is golden and sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

PUMPKIN AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Quick and easy enchiladas. Easy way to sneak pumpkin into a recipe! Before serving, top with sour cream and salt and pepper.

Provided by Erica08

Categories     Chicken Enchiladas

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin
1 (12 fluid ounce) can fresh green salsa (salsa verde)
12 ounces shredded cooked chicken meat
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine black beans, corn, pumpkin, salsa verde, chicken, and 1 cup Mexican cheese in a bowl.
  • Place about 1/2 of the mixture evenly in the corn tortillas and roll up. Place rolled tortillas, seam-side down, in an 8x11-inch baking dish. Top tortillas with the remaining mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 127.6 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 51.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1848.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

ENCHILADAS WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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I found this recipe in the Star Tribune last weekend and thought I'd give it a try. The pumpkin sauce is very creamy and luscious- it would be great with pasta I think. I made a few changes- added a can of corn to the filling and added an additional 15 0z. can of pumpkin to the sauce after I realized the original recipe made a thinner sauce than I wanted (alternatively, I could have added less water, but it was too late). This is really great comfort food!

Provided by troutlily

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
6 green onions, thinly sliced
coarse salt, to taste
ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, quartered (remove ribs and seeds for less heat if desired)
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 6-inch corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (6 oz,)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken and green onions.
  • Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
  • In a blender, puree pumpkin, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, 2 1/2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoons of pepper until smooth (the blender will be pretty full, so hang on!).
  • Pour 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Lay tortillas on work surface.
  • Mound chicken mixture on half of each tortilla, dividing evenly.
  • Starting with side covered with filling, roll each tortilla into a tight log.
  • Place seam side down on the layer of sauce in the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce on top: sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Place dish on a baking sheet, bake until cheese is golden and sauce is bubbling- 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Salsa and sour cream are good condiments for this dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 296.5, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 15.1

Tips:

  • Prep your chicken: For best results, marinate the chicken in the pumpkin sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help infuse the chicken with flavor and keep it moist.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree has a much richer flavor than canned puree. If you have time, roast your own pumpkin to make the puree.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas: When filling the tortillas, be sure not to overfill them, or they will be difficult to roll and will likely fall apart.
  • Bake until golden brown: Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are golden brown. This will ensure that the enchiladas are cooked through and have a delicious crispy texture.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Once the enchiladas are baked, serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas with pumpkin sauce are a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy pumpkin sauce and flavorful chicken filling, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these chicken enchiladas with pumpkin sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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