Best 2 Dutch Oven Enchiladas Recipes

**Enchiladas: A Cheesy, Saucy, and Versatile Dish with Endless Recipe Variations**

Enchiladas, a traditional Mexican dish, are a delightful culinary creation that combines soft tortillas, savory fillings, and a luscious sauce. These versatile rolls can be customized to suit every palate, with a wide range of fillings, sauces, and toppings to choose from. This recipe collection presents a delectable assortment of enchilada recipes, each boasting unique flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic beef and cheese enchiladas to innovative vegetarian and seafood variations, this article offers a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of this iconic dish.

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DUTCH OVEN ENCHILADAS

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Scoop up a bite of these delicious Dutch oven enchiladas. It is a simple recipe to put together and is easily customizable based on your tastes! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
9 corn tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Optional: Minced fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture over bottom of Dutch oven. Top with 3 tortillas, overlapping and tearing them to fit, a third of the chicken mixture and a third of the cheese. Repeat twice., Bake, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 50-60 minutes. If desired, serve with additional cilantro, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS -DUTCH OVEN-

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Our friend Ryan invited a bunch of us over for a Dutch Oven dinner and served this, needless to say it was a hit! I love cooking with our dutch oven so I just had to get the recipe, it is now one of our favs!

Provided by Amber C.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, large, quartered and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup black olives, chopped or sliced
5 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
2 -10 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt & pepper
3 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 green onion, finely chopped

Steps:

In a medium sized bowl combine all sauce ing. and mix well.
Heat a 12" dutch oven using 16-18 briquettes on bottom until hot.
To hot oven add olive oil, onion, garlic and olives.
Cook unitl onions are soft.
Remove to a large mixing bowl.
To mixture add chicken, chili powder, cumin, S & P and 3/4 cup prepared sauce, mix.
Wipe dutch oven clean then re-oil generously.
Spoon 3/4 c sauce into the bottom of the dutch oven and spread evenly.
If camping place tortillas in a sealed bag under the sun to warm slightly until they become soft and flexible.
If not just pop in microwave for a few seconds.
Spoon 1/2 c of the chicken filling down the center of each tortilla.
Fold in the ends and roll up the tortillas.
Place seam side down in the dutch oven.
Spoon remaining sauce over the top.
Top with cheese and green onions.
Cover and bake using 10 briquettes on bottom and 16-18 on top for 20 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.8, Fat 45.6, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 136.6, Sodium 1356, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 47.9

Tips:

Choose the right Dutch oven: Use a 5-6 quart oven-safe Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid.
Prepare the enchilada sauce: Make sure the sauce is flavorful and has the right consistency. You can use a store-bought enchilada sauce or make your own.
Layer the enchiladas properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then add a layer of tortillas, then a layer of filling, and so on. Repeat until you have used up all of the ingredients.
Bake the enchiladas until bubbly: Bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot and flavorful.
Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Serve the enchiladas with shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or any other toppings you like.

Conclusion:

Dutch oven enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your enchiladas turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Dutch oven enchiladas a try!