Best 7 Chili Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Chili Chicken Enchiladas! This delectable dish combines the bold flavors of chili and the succulent juiciness of chicken, all wrapped in a warm embrace of soft tortillas. Each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a savory blend of spices, tender chicken, and gooey melted cheese.

And the best part? We're serving up not one, but three irresistible variations of this enchilada extravaganza! Embark on a journey of flavors as you explore our Classic Chili Chicken Enchiladas, where traditional meets delectable. Brace yourself for the heat and savor the zesty kick of our Spicy Chili Chicken Enchiladas, guaranteed to ignite your taste buds. And for those who prefer a milder touch, our Creamy Chili Chicken Enchiladas offer a delightful balance of richness and subtle spice.

No matter your preference, each variation promises a unique culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your kitchen, and prepare to indulge in the ultimate enchilada experience with our Chili Chicken Enchiladas extravaganza!

Let's cook with our recipes!

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILI & SOUR CREAM SAUCE RECIPE



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Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions make this an easy weeknight meal. My family basically INHALED them. This is our favorite Enchilada recipe.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
8 soft flour tortillas
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan using non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cooked chicken, chili powder (optional) and 1 cup of cheese together. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a medium sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in sour cream, chilies, cilantro, onion powder, and garlic powder, and pepper. Make sure that you don't bring this to a boil- you don't want to have curdled sour cream!
  • Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-22 minutes and then place under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

GREEN CHILI CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Pretty simple enchiladas filled with chicken, cheese, and tomatoes, covered with green chili sauce and cheese.

Provided by shorembo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Enchilada Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, divided
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken liberally with taco seasoning.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and saute until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Add onion to the same skillet and saute until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add 1 can diced tomatoes with liquid, diced green chile peppers, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until sauce is smooth.
  • Dice cooled chicken and transfer to a bowl. Drain remaining can of diced tomatoes; discard liquid and add tomatoes to the chicken.
  • Place about 1/4 cup chicken mixture in the middle of a tortilla. Add 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, then roll tortilla up. Place seam-side down in a baking pan. Repeat to make remaining enchiladas.
  • Cover enchiladas with sauce and spread remaining cheese over top. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1027.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHILI CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This meal's a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, and a wonderful pick-me-up to take to friends who need a little help. -Alicia Johnson, Hillsboro, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first four ingredients until smooth., In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chilies and flour mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream until cheese is melted. , In a bowl, mix chicken with 3/4 cup sauce. Place 1/2 cup mixture on each tortilla; roll up and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with remaining sauce., Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

GREEN CHILI CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is something I just threw together. So far I haven't seen any recipes that have "cream cheese" in their filler and it adds such a creamy texture. You can make it as mild or spicy as you like by ajusting the spice or add some jalapeno. My kids won't eat anything spicy.

Provided by Shelly Goodman Wrig

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 -8 flour tortillas
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced
1/2 cup roasted red pepper (jar)
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 -5 ounces grated monterey jack pepper cheese
7 -8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
1 lb left over shredded cooked chicken (or more)
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Turn on oven to lowest setting.
  • Wrap tortilla shells in foil, place in oven to soften (not too long or they will be very brittle).
  • Mix together green chili, red bell pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and cayanee pepper until smooth.
  • Add shredded chicken and coat.
  • In a baking dish, coat the bottom with some of the enchilada sauce (just enough to coat).
  • Take out the flour shells spoon a tablespoon of enchilada sauce inside then fill with the chicken mixture (about 2 Tbs or whatever fulliness you like) and roll.
  • Place in the pan and continue until the mixture is gone.
  • Top with remaining enchilada sauce then pepper jack cheese and cheddar.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 for 60 min (or until cheese& sauce is bubbling).
  • This dish can be easily made ahead of time; I usually make this in the morning, so I'll I have to do is bake an hour before my hubby gets home from work.
  • It's also a great dish to make when you've had roasted chicken the night before and want to use the leftovers.

CHICKEN AND GREEN CHILI ENCHILADAS AND STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Low/No Sugar     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 3 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

~ 1 lb - skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 whole medium-sized red onion
1 6-oz can - chopped green chilis
1/4 cup drained pickled jalapeno peppers
2 cups (total) shredded Mexican Cheeses
~ 1/2 cup - El Phoenix hot sauce (though other salsas will substitute)
3 medium poblano peppers
3 large flour tortillas
1 28-oz can - El Paso Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
Garlic Powder
13" x 9" x 2" baking pan
Oven (convection if possible) preheated to 450 F.

Steps:

  • Core the stem and seeds, keeping the poblano peppers whole. Place poblano peppers on top rack of grill away from direct flame. Roast, turning frequently, while the skin blisters, but be careful it does not burn. When the skin evenly blisters and turns a light brownish color, remove and place in a tightly closed paper bag until ready to use (at least 10 min). They should be soft, but retain their shape. Next, take the boneless chicken thighs and coat with garlic powder, and grill on the cooler part of the flame, careful to turn them so that they are grilled but not charred. Cook until tender but slightly underdone. Remove from the grill and allow to cool. Place enough olive oil in a skillet to thinly coat the bottom. Cook the chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, green chilis, & garlic powder (to taste) over low heat until caramelized. After the ingredients have begun to caramelize, reduce heat and add El Phoenix hot sauce. This should reduce to a mush. After the poblanos have cooled, remove the blistered skin (should be easy). What should remain is an easy to handle, but somewhat rigid pepper. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes, and divide it into two piles, one slightly larger. Place a small amount of cheese, then 1/3 of the chicken from the smaller pile, some onion-tomato mix, and some cheese into each of the poblano peppers. Place chicken from the larger pile into a line in the center of the tortillas, with some of the onion-tomato mix, and some cheese. Roll them, leaving both ends open. Place in pan with peppers, leaving some space between the enchiladas. Set the enchiladas on their seams, so they do not unroll while baking. Pour the entire contents of the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and poblanos, allowing the sauce to completely cover them. Take the remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top of the entire mixture. Place in the preheated oven, and cook for 30 - 35 minutes or until done. Once finished, the meal should be hot, bubbling and roasted.

GREEN CHILI CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Oh yeah, when it's time for Mexican food, it's time for these. A nice twist on an old favorite. This recipe yields 2 9x13 baking dishes holding 5 large enchiladas each. Figure 1-2 enchiladas per person, or they can be cut up and served as hors d'oeuvres. If 10 is too many, freeze one dish. They freeze and re-heat well. Enjoy!

Provided by RedhairMac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 large enchiladas, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 dozen flour tortilla (soft taco size)
2 (28 ounce) cans of las palmas green chile verde enchilada sauce (mild, medium or hot)
4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups chopped onions (frozen work great)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1/2 bunch scallion, chopped (green onions)
1 -2 cup vegetable oil
cooking spray (like PAM)
seasoning salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare fillings by placing each of the following in individual bowls: cheese, chopped onions, chopped scallions and olives. Set aside.
  • Spray bottoms of two 9x13 baking dishes (glass recommended) with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 can of sauce into each baking dish and spread evenly. Set aside. Note: For best results, shake cans of sauce before opening.
  • In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to the point where a piece of tortilla dipped in the oil sizzles. Note: For ease in assembling the enchiladas, best to place this skillet on the right front burner. Note: If you leave the tortilla in the oil too long, it will burn. The trick is to place it in the oil for only a moment and then flip it and remove it. If it bubbles up, use the tongs to deflate the bubbles. Some crispiness is desired.
  • Place another skillet on the left front burner and fill it with 1/2 can of enchilada sauce. Note: The sauce in this skillet DOES NOT need to be heated.
  • Using tongs, place one tortilla into the hot oil. Immediately flip it one time and then remove to the skillet containing the sauce. Drench each side of the cooked tortilla with sauce, then remove it to the baking dish. Note: 1 cup of oil should be enough but you can add more if needed. Be sure to test for correct degree of hotness again if you add oil.
  • Once the cooked, drenched tortilla has been moved to the baking dish, use your fingers to lay it open. Fill it down the center with some chicken, cheese and onions. Once filled, roll up the sides toward the middle, then turn the filled enchilada over so that it rests seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Repeat steps 6 & 7 until you have filled each baking dish with enchiladas. Note: Each pan usually holds 5 but if you haven't filled them too full, you may be able to squeeze in 6.
  • Once each baking dish has been filled with enchiladas, top each with the following in this order: 1/2 can enchilada sauce, remaining cheese (sprinkled down the middle of the enchiladas), chopped scallions and black olives.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until heated through (watch that cheese doesn't burn). Dishes are done when sauce bubbles gently around the edges.
  • Have a margarita with them and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1975.9, Fat 99.6, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 201.3, Sodium 5368.6, Carbohydrate 176.3, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 30, Protein 91.4

CHICKEN CHILI ENCHILADAS



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Cheesy enchiladas turn an everyday meal into a fiesta! Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas, shares these hearty Southwestern roll-ups.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped green onions and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream cheese, chilies and salt until blended., In another skillet, cook tortillas in oil over medium heat until warmed and lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Spoon a fourth of cream cheese mixture down center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with chicken. Roll up and place seam side down in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Brush tops with milk; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 877 calories, Fat 52g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep the Chicken First: Before starting the enchiladas, marinate the chicken to infuse it with flavor. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own with spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make a big difference in the taste of your enchiladas. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, and cilantro for the best flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken becomes dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Use a Good Quality Cheese: The cheese is a key ingredient in enchiladas, so use a good quality cheese that melts well. A blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack is a popular choice.
  • Don't Overfill the Enchiladas: Overfilling the enchiladas will make them difficult to roll and they may fall apart when baked. Fill them just enough so that they are snugly closed.
  • Bake the Enchiladas Until Golden Brown: Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Toppings: Enchiladas are delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chili chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your enchiladas are flavorful, moist, and cheesy. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give chili chicken enchiladas a try!

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