Best 5 Chicken Helper Chicken Enchilada Copycat Recipes

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Craving a flavorsome and versatile dish that combines the goodness of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a casserole? Look no further than Chicken Enchiladas, a culinary delight that promises a burst of flavors in every bite. This classic dish features tender chicken enveloped in a savory filling, smothered in a delectable enchilada sauce, and topped with a golden layer of melted cheese. Our collection of Chicken Enchilada recipes offers a diverse range of options to cater to every taste preference, from traditional to unique twists. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a showstopping dish for a special occasion, these recipes are sure to satisfy. From the classic Chicken Enchiladas with a homemade enchilada sauce to the innovative Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce, each recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process effortlessly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole - 4 ingredients is all it takes to make this popular Mexican dish. It's cheesy, it's spicy, it's sinfully delicious.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound chicken breasts ( boneless and skinless (about 2 large chicken breasts))
14 ounce Enchilada sauce
6 medium corn tortillas
3 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast in about 3 pieces, so that it cooks faster and put it in a small pot. Pour Enchilada sauce over it and cook covered on low to medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. No water is needed, the chicken will cook in the Enchilada sauce. Make sure you stir occasionally so that it doesn't stick to the bottom.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
  • Start layering the casserole. Start with about 1/4 cup of the leftover Enchilada sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. I used a longer baking dish, so that I can put 2 corn tortillas across. Place 2 tortillas on the bottom, top with 1/3 of the chicken and 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese and repeat starting with 2 more tortillas, then chicken, sauce, cheese. Repeat with last layer with the remaining ingredients, tortillas, chicken, sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes uncovered, until bubbly and cheese has melted and started to brown on top.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 871 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My all-time favorite chicken enchilada recipe! See notes above for possible ingredient variations.

Provided by Ali

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 small white onion, peeled and diced
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small 1/2-inch pieces
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 large flour tortillas
3 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
1 batch red enchilada sauce
optional toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped red onions, diced avocado, sour cream, and/or crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare your enchilada sauce.
  • In large sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced chicken and green chiles, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté the mixture for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through. Add in the beans and stir until evenly combined. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, set up an assembly line including: tortillas, enchilada sauce, chicken mixture, and cheese. Lay out a tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Add a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in a line down the center of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Assemble the remaining enchiladas. Then spread any remaining sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas, followed by any extra cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the enchiladas are cooked through and the tortillas are slightly crispy on the outside. Transfer the baking dish to a wire baking rack.
  • Serve the enchiladas immediately while they're nice and hot and melty, garnished with lots of fresh toppings. Enjoy!

CHICKEN HELPER : CHICKEN ENCHILADA COPYCAT



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Make and share this Chicken Helper : Chicken Enchilada Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by apricot 123

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2-2 lbs chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained (optional)
2 cups dry rice, cooked
4 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon stevia
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Dice and brown chicken breast in butter until cooked. Cook rice. Add sauce, black beans and tomato paste to pan of cooked chicken. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in grated cheese. Ladle chicken and sauce over rice and top with additional shredded cheese and sour cream as desired. (You may alternatively stir rice into sauce and combine right away.).
  • Rice: combine 2 cups white rice and 3 cups water, bring to a light boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium - low. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Mexican Spice Blend
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
5 canned whole green chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 canned chipotle chiles, seeded and minced
1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
16 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, canned
1 cup shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses
Garnish: chopped cilantro leaves, chopped scallions, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

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

THE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Recipe for homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Tortillas filled with chicken in a creamy and cheesy enchilada. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for make-ahead meals.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 flour tortillas ( 10-inch burrito size)
1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs
3 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1/3 cup sour cream
4.5 oz diced green chilis (with their juice)
20 oz mild red enchilada sauce ((We used 2 - 10oz cans))
1 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (divided (Mexican, Four Cheese or Colby Jack))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Shred pre-cooked chicken or cook your own: Add chicken to a saucepan, completely cover with water and season with 1 tsp salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
  • In a bowl beat the cream cheese. Add the sour cream, green chilis, enchiladas sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika; beat until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into two bowls, add 2/3 of the sauce into a large bowl. Set aside remaining 1/3 of the sauce for the top.
  • Add the shredded chicken with 2 cups cheese to the first bowl with 2/3 of the sauce. Mix with a spatula to combine.
  • Generously add chicken filling to the center of each tortilla and roll up tortillas tightly. Arrange the tortillas in a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Pour the reserved 1/3 of sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (add more cheese if desired).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400˚F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1606 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand: Dicing the chicken, chopping the veggies, and measuring out the spices before you start cooking will make the assembly process much smoother.
  • Use a large skillet: You'll need enough space to cook the chicken and veggies without overcrowding the pan.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can dry out quickly, so cook them only until they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Use a flavorful enchilada sauce: The enchilada sauce is the star of the show, so make sure to choose one that you love. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes enchiladas so delicious and gooey. Use a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso Oaxaca for the best flavor.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This copycat Chicken Helper Chicken Enchiladas recipe is a quick and easy way to get a delicious and satisfying meal on the table. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a tasty and comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try!

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