Best 8 Chicken Enchiladas With Spinach Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes Mexican and Italian flavors with these delectable Chicken Enchiladas with Spinach Cream Sauce. This dish tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of textures and flavors. The tender chicken, nestled within soft tortillas, is enveloped in a rich and creamy spinach sauce, creating a harmonious balance of savory and tangy notes. Accompanied by three additional tantalizing recipes, this article caters to diverse culinary preferences and occasions. Discover the secrets behind the velvety Spinach Cream Sauce, the zesty Pico de Gallo, the refreshing Cilantro Lime Crema, and the versatile Mexican Rice. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CORN AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas have a creamy richness that is hard to resist. They also have a nice tang from the tomatillo-based green sauce. Scrumptious and fast, the cream spinach and cream-style corn tucked inside make them even more luscious. Serve with sliced tomatoes and just wait for the "mmm's." Use a metal measuring cup to scoop the filling. This will keep sizes approximately the same for even baking.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, pulled apart by hand
1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10-ounce) box frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 cup already shredded Monterey jack cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 super size corn tortillas (each about 6 1/2-inches across)
3/4 cup green taco sauce or salsa verde (not chunky)
1/2 cup light sour cream
Shredded Monterey jack cheese, to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 13 by 9-inch pan and a piece of foil large enough to cover the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • To make the filling: Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until it is clear, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken, chiles and chili powder, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the corn, spinach, sour cream, cheese, and salt.
  • Place a stack of 6 tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave on high power until the tortillas are hot and soft enough to roll, about 1 minute. Cover with a cloth towel to keep warm. Remove 1 tortilla at a time, keeping the other tortillas covered, and place a rounded 1/3 cup of the filling down to the center. Roll into a cylinder and place in the prepared pan, seam side down and close enough to touch. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake until the enchiladas are hot, about 30 minutes.
  • To make the sauce: Meanwhile, stir the taco sauce and sour cream together in a small bowl. Uncover the pan and spread the sauce over the hot enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese and cilantro over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly, about 10 minutes.

CREAMY SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Try a lighter touch for a Mexican favorite by filling tortillas with frozen spinach and cottage cheese, then baking with prepared sauce and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup small-curd cottage or ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, heated
1 (10-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Mild Enchilada Sauce
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 4 g

SPINACH CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Spinach Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Greffete

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/3-1/2 cup chopped onion
1/8-1/4 teaspoon tony chasers creole seasoning (use with caution, salty)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup water
8 ounces shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (Low Fat works fine)
1 (16 ounce) jar Mexican crema (Found in refrigerated section at Walmart between the Cottage Cheese and Cream Cheese)
8 -10 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Over Med to Med/Low heat add broth and onion to a sauce pan or skillet. Simmer covered until onions start to become translucent.
  • Add Shredded Chicken, Drained Spinach, Creole Seasoning, Cumin and Garlic Powder. Stir & Simmer until all ingredients are heated through (most of broth should be evaporated) Drain any remaining liquid and let cool to manageable temperature.
  • In the meantime preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Soften Tortillas by your preferred method. I wrap them (fanned out like cards in a circle) in a damp towel and microwave approximately 1 minute.
  • When Chicken/Spinach mixture has cooled, mix in 1/2 - 2/3 of shredded cheese.
  • In a 15x10x2 glass casserole Lightly sprayed with Pam or canola oil spray I assemble the Enchiladas (I just eyeball how much mix per tortilla). Load up the tortillas and roll one at a time. Finishing seam side down. I like to keep them from touching each other before adding sauce.
  • Spoon enough Crema Mexicana over each Enchilada to cover, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake in preheated over at 425°F for 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and if desired (should be hot and bubbly) Broil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve topped with sliced jalapeños or your favorite salsa. Goes great with Spanish rice or refried beans.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 58.9, Sodium 322.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 21.2

CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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These are excellent enchiladas. Yes, there really is spinach in them! They are very rich and very filling, you will be stuffed. My husband and I got them from my sister-in-law. My husband raved about them and then told me there was spinach in them and wanted me to try them. I told him he was crazy. Well I tried them and they are so good, and I don't even like spinach and he doesn't either. You have to try these!!! You will love them!

Provided by Chef 495452

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese (you can use 1/3 less fat, it still taste great)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and patted dry (you will use lots of paper towels to get all the water off of them)
4 boneless chicken breasts (or you could use 1 whole chicken, deboned)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning (or 1-2 tablesppons of homemade taco seasoing which is what I use)
flour tortilla
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
shredded cheese (fiesta blend or your choice)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken or bake in oven until fully cooked. Then shred.
  • Drain spinach and use paper towels to towel dry.
  • Mix sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning, spinach and chicken.
  • Lay tortillas flat and fill with mixture. Fold and roll. Put all enchiladas in 9 X 13 pan. Cover with enchilada sauce.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Pull out of oven, top with cheese. Put pan back in oven until cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy! ** Remember these are very filling!

SPINACH AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy chicken enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.

Provided by duboo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large cooked chicken breast halves, diced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
5 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic in butter until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken, spinach, chili powder, black pepper, and salt into the green onion mixture and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix ricotta cheese, sour cream, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Reserve remaining Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses for topping.
  • Place tortillas into a plastic bag, seal bag, and microwave on high until warm and soft, 30 to 45 seconds. Spoon about 3/4 cup of chicken filling down the center of each tortilla in a line. Roll tortillas around filling and place with seam sides down into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over filled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbling and cheese topping is browned at the edges, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1295.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPINACH ENCHILADAS WITH CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE



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I've been looking for a spinach enchilada recipe but couldn't find exactly what I wanted so I came up with this one.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups sour cream
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach, drained
1 lb queso blanco, grated
10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cilantro Cream Sauce: Puree garlic with salt.
  • Combine sour cream, onion, cilantro and sugar.
  • Add garlic mixture and stir gently to blend well In a pan saute onions in olive oil until onions are translucent.
  • Add spinach and cook 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup of sauce into spinach mixture.
  • Reserve 1/2 pound cheese for topping and divide remaining cheese into 10 parts.
  • Put a portion of cheese on a tortilla, top with about 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture and more cheese on top of spinach.
  • Roll tortilla, tuck ends underneath and place on a baking pan.
  • Continue until all are gone.
  • Cover each tortilla with a ladle of sauce and sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 549, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 7.6

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Another recipe given to me that I can't wait to try. I am a huge enchiladas lover and make them quite a lot, but never had them with spinach.

Provided by Asha1126

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 poblano chiles
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onions, divided
2 cups shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 ounces cream cheese (about 1/3 cup)
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 (8 inch) corn tortillas or 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel chiles; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes; slice into strips to measure 2/3 cup.
  • Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add 1 cup sliced onion; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken and 1/3 cup chiles; spoon chicken mixture into a bowl.
  • Steam spinach leaves, covered, 5 minutes or until wilted. Place spinach in a colander, pressing with the back of a spoon until barely moist.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wipe skillet with paper towels, and recoat with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and chopped green onions, and saute 3 minutes. Stir in ground cumin and minced garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Combine flour and broth. Add flour mixture, chopped cilantro, cream cheese, and salt to pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Place the cheese mixture, 1/3 cup chiles, and spinach in a food processor, and process until smooth. Strain spinach mixture through a colander into a bowl, and discard solids.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly among tortillas, and roll up. Pour 1/2 cup spinach sauce in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange the filled tortillas on top of spinach sauce. Pour the remaining spinach sauce over tortillas. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until enchiladas are thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 165.8, Sodium 487.1, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 56.1

SPINACH CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My husband is a pastor, so I fix meals for large groups often. This one is a favorite and a nice change from the usual beef enchiladas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; cook and stir chicken and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach. , In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, sour cream and seasonings. Stir 3/4 cup soup mixture into chicken mixture. Place filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place, seam side down, in a 13x9-in. baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Pour the remaining soup mixture over enchiladas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken or canned chicken for the filling.
  • If you don't have spinach cream sauce on hand, you can make your own by blending together cooked spinach, heavy cream, cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas with spinach cream sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy spinach sauce adds a rich and flavorful twist to the classic enchilada recipe. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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