Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Easy Chicken Enchiladas, a delectable Mexican dish that combines tender chicken, savory fillings, and a tantalizing enchilada sauce. This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating authentic enchiladas with variations for a creamy white sauce and a zesty red sauce. Discover the secrets to making perfectly cooked chicken, flavorful fillings, and a velvety smooth sauce that will leave you craving for more. Learn how to assemble and bake the enchiladas to achieve a golden-brown crust and a gooey, melted cheese center. This comprehensive guide includes tips for selecting the best ingredients, assembling the enchiladas like a pro, and troubleshooting common challenges. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful and versatile dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This is a great recipe for a quick dinner. There aren't many ingredients and doesn't take a lot of time.
Provided by IANKRIS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and salsa. Cook, stirring until melted and well blended. Stir in chicken and pinto beans. Fill tortillas with the mixture, roll and place into the prepared baking dish. Spread cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1166 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This enchilada dish is sure to be a new family favorite; it is simple to put together and also perfect for leftovers . . . if you ever have any!
Provided by Old El Paso
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Old El Paso®
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the cream cheese and seasoning mix with spoon, breaking apart cream cheese cubes. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 1411.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
EASY RED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Starting with a homemade red sauce, these Tex-Mex enchiladas are faster and easier to make than their Mexican forefathers, but still so delicious. This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups sauce, enough for 4 to 6 individual skillet enchiladas or 1 regular baking dish. Garnish with sour cream and guacamole.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 1h
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until onion starts to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, chile powder, cumin, chipotle powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix until fully combined. Pour in chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
- Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Taste and season as desired. Blend sauce with an immersion blender.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Lightly brush tortillas with oil. Heat a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat tortillas until flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
- Cover the bottom of the skillet with a scoop of enchilada sauce. Place a tortilla on top and add 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the Jack cheese, and 1/2 the cilantro and green onions. Spoon on more sauce and repeat layers, finishing with sauce and the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and sauce is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1376.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 240.5 mg, Fat 92.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 36.9 g, Sodium 5142.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
CAMPBELL'S® EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
A creamy filling of chicken, sour cream, and cheese gets an added kick stirred into it with Pace® Picante Sauce. Rolled up in tortillas and baked until bubbly, these enchiladas couldn't be easier, or any more delicious.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- Stir 1 cup picante sauce mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
- Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side up in 11 x 8" shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining picante sauce mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 min. or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1247.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Looking for a creative way to use leftover chicken? These kicked-up, easy-to-prepare enchiladas come out of the oven hot and bubbly for a flavorful dish the whole family will love.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- Stir 1 cup soup mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
- Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side down in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
EASY ENCHILADAS (BEEF OR CHICKEN)
These easy enchiladas are my husband's favorite recipe of mine. Because of the many different options, it is very versatile.
Provided by IBShirley
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 12 enchiladas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If using chicken, boil chicken in water.
- Then rinse and shred with fork.
- Add onion and garlic.
- If using ground beef, brown with onion and garlic, drain.
- Add next 7 ingredients (worcestershire sauce through black pepper).
- In another skillet, heat oil.
- Add tortillas, one at a time, for 10 seconds on each side.
- Drain on paper towel.
- In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of meat mixture.
- Cheese, onions, and/or olives can be put inside each enchilada at this time, if desired.
- Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan.
- Continue with remaining tortillas.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with cheese (additional olives may be added if desired).
- At this time, pan may be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (30 minutes if refrigerated).
- Top with sour cream.
- Enjoy!
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
I adapted the recipe for these rich and creamy enchiladas from a cooking class I had a while back. -Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper and jalapeno in oil until onion in tender. Stir in chicken. Remove from the heat; set aside. , For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Add broth, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Add 1 cup on the sauce to chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until sauce is bubble. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the sauce: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cumin and saute until toasted and fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce and chicken broth and whisk until smooth and combined. Stir in the peanut butter, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to thicken. Remove from the heat.
- For the enchiladas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave in 30-second internals, just until warmed through and pliable. Add the chicken to a medium bowl and pour about 1/2 cup of the mole sauce over top; toss to coat the chicken. Spread another 1/2 cup of the mole sauce in the bottom of an 11-by-7-inch baking dish.
- Place one warmed tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Top with 1/4 cup of the chicken filling and 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, filling and shredded cheese. Pour the remaining mole over the top of the rolled tortillas. Cover the dish with foil and bake until the cheese is melted and the mole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the crema, queso fresco and sesame seeds. Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.
EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, corn, shredded cheese, enchilada sauce, tortillas
Provided by Amreen Khureshi
Yield 5 serving
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Combine the chicken, corn, enchilada sauce (leave ¼ cup for topping and base), and ¼ cup (25 G) cheese in a bowl
- Pour thin layer of enchilada sauce into a pan.
- Pour thin layer of enchilada sauce onto a plate.
- Dip a tortilla in the plate with enchilada sauce until soaked. Fill with chicken mixture and roll. Place in the pan.
- Top completed enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 4 grams
EASY WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Put a spin on traditional enchiladas with this creamy version that's packed with mild green chile enchilada sauce, chicken, chopped green chiles and plenty of cheese!
Provided by Madison Mayberry Hofmeyer
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
- In large bowl, mix chicken, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, 1 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chopped green chiles until evenly combined.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam sides down, in baking dish.
- In small bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce and cream. Pour mixture on top of enchiladas; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
- Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve with sour cream, pickled jalapeño chiles and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2250 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 3 g
NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (EASY)
A New Mexico favorite. It's quick, easy, and delicious! Don't have chicken, no problem. This recipe is great even without it. Try it, you'll love it!
Provided by vescovo
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
- Brown in frying pan.
- In a large sauce pan over medium heat combine the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth.
- Then add the garlic, onion, green chile.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cover the bottom of a 12x9 baking dish with a thin layer of the sauce.
- Cover with half of the tortillas.
- Put half of the cooked chicken on top of the tortillas.
- Spread half of the remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Top with half of the cheese.
- Repeat by layering the remaining tortillas, chicken, sauce, then cheese.
- Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Allow several minutes to cool.
- Top with chopped onions and fresh chopped tomatoes (optional) and serve with sour cream.
- Yum.
EASY CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Very tasty enchiladas and a great way to use up three-quarters of a pound of chicken or half-used can of black beans. My husband, who is quite vocal about his disdain of chicken, gets real quiet and goes back for seconds whenever I make these!
Provided by Debs Recipes
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 12 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In frypan, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until chicken is just done; season with garlic salt and cumin to taste; add salsa, black beans, and half the cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
- Heat oil in small frying pan; soften tortillas, one at a time, by placing in hot oil for a few seconds on each side; drain tortillas on absorbent paper.
- Divide chicken mixture between tortillas; roll tortillas tightly and place seam-side-down in a 9x13" baking pan that has been sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over top; top with remaining cheese; bake at 350° for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
EASY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Rotisserie chicken is something we all buy on occasion as it's quick and when you remove the skin it isn't too bad for you either. It is great by itself, but over the years I have started using it in a few of my recipes. This not only saves time, it is even better than 'just chicken'. My rotisserie chicken enchiladas is one of those recipes! The rotisserie meat is so tender and perfect for this type of meal, and with my homemade enchilada sauce? YUM. Adults and kids love this one and if you control the cheese, it is healthy yet satisfying. My recipe serves approximately 6 and takes less than one-hour from start to devour. So easy and so DELISH (also gluten free)!
Provided by Casey.Company
Categories Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees; prep baking dish with cooking spray.
- remove chicken from bones (discard skin) and chop or shred into small pieces; place meat in a bowl; chop onion and set aside.
- in a bowl, mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sour cream, pepper, salt, onion powder, red chili flakes, chili powder and vinegar.
- take each tortilla in your hand, add some chicken, onion and spoonful of sauce and roll it up; place each in cooking dish seam side down; repeat until baking dish is filled.
- spread remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas; cover dish lightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- remove from oven, remove foil and top with cheese; bake an additional 15 minutes; garnish with extra sour cream if you like.
EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
A fresh tasting version of normally greasy and heavy enchiladas tastes great when served with sour cream, guacamole, or cucumber slices.
Provided by Slappy girl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker along with one can of enchilada sauce. Cook on High until tender and no longer pink, about 3 hours. Shred using two forks and return to the slow cooker.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the remaining can of enchilada sauce into a shallow dish. Dip tortillas in the sauce; fill each with 1/3 cup shredded chicken, a sprinkle of Mexican style cheese, and a bit of grated zucchini. Roll up and place in the prepared baking dish, seam side down. Top enchiladas with any leftover sauce and remaining cheese.
- Cover dish and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove cover; continue to bake until the cheese has melted, and enchiladas are hot, about 10 additional minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 194.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by the Jilb
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- In skillet melt cream cheese, most of cheddar cheese and most of salsa.
- Add chicken.
- Spoon mixture into tortilla shells.
- Roll the shells, place in 9 x 13 greased pan.
- Drizzle with remaining salsa and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake until hot; about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 326.4, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8
EASY CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mtchbx20
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1.Heat the oven to 350°F Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- 2.Stir 1 cup soup mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
- 3.Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side up in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
- 4.Bake for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
- 5.Ingredient Note: Stir 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, into the chicken mixture before filling the tortillas, if desired.
- 6.Easy Substitution: Substitute 3 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained, for the cooked chicken.
- 7.Serving Suggestion: Serve with iceberg salad mixed with carrots and red cabbage and a red wine vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 113.8, Sodium 1933.6, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 38.1
AWESOME AND EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (REDUCED FAT)
This is a fantastic little recipe for sour cream and chicken enchiladas. I've seen some similar recipes posted at 'Zaar but not this exact one. This turns out perfect every single time. It's also easy to double the recipe so you can serve a larger group. I'm always asked for this recipe and it's so easy! It's very mild. If you like spicy/hot you could add some chopped jalapenos (see directions). Can make ahead and freeze - just take it out the night before to thaw in your refrigerator, then follow cooking instructions. *Prep and cooking times do not include cooking the chicken breasts.*
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Divide the shredded chicken, onions and 1 cup of the cheese equally into each tortilla. (This doesn't have to be exact or perfect here!).
- Roll them each tightly and place seam-side down into a greased (cooking spray) 9x13 baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce by combining soup, sour cream and green chilis (for a hotter recipe also add 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapenos).
- The sauce should be of a thick gravy-like consistency. You may need to add a little water to thin it out (I usually add about 1/2 a can of water to reconstitute the soup).
- Pour sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese.
- Return to oven until the cheese melts.
- Ole!
MOM'S EASY SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Mom's Easy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Stuebingers
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- First, prepare the enchiladas. Set out each tortilla and scoop in cheese, green onion, and canned chicken. I usually eye ball this, but its roughly a little less than 1/2 cup cheese per tortilla.
- Roll up each tortilla once filled and place in a baking dish coated with nonstick spray.
- For the sauce: In a bowl combine the can of cream of chicken soup with the same amount of sour cream.
- Coat the top of the rolled tortillas with the sauce. Sprinkle some cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
SUPER EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
I can't remember which magazine I found this recipe in (I was sitting in a waiting room and scribbled it down on scratch paper). I know that I've made some changes from the original recipe, (by making them "suiza" style and playing around with the ingredients). I have since lost my notes (it's been quite a few years). I make this by memory only, so tweak this as you see fit. I have used Cheddar cheese (my favorite), Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack to make this, so you choose your favorite. I hope you enjoy this recipe. ***You may like to try Recipe #513631 to make this dish***
Provided by rosie316
Categories Poultry
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 enchiladas, 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350* degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together soup, sour cream, picante sauce (I use Pace Medium) and the chili powder.
- In another bowl, mix together only 1 cup of the sauce mixture with the shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- Warm tortillas in a damp paper towel for approx 10 seconds in the microwave.
- Lay tortillas out and divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, running the filling down the center of each, roll up and lay them in an 11x8 baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce mixture over the tops of enchiladas, and sprinkle with the other 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped tomatoes and scallion over the top of dish (this is optional -- I leave both on the side of the plate on top of some shredded lettuce**). Serve with additional picante sauce and sour cream at the table. (**I like to line each plate with shredded lettuce for color and texture).
- Enjoy!
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This is a recipe I got from my sister-in-law. She uses fresh chicken that she boils and shreds, but for simplicity, I use canned chicken. Either way turns out great! You can also make it ahead and freeze until you're ready to bake it for once a month cooking.
Provided by Nurse Amanda
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain and rinse the chicken and pour into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup picante sauce, 1 Cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, cumin, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Scoop about 1/4 Cup of mixture into center of tortilla and roll up.
- Place into a 9x13 pan.
- Do the same process for the remaining mixture and tortillas.
- Top with the rest of the picante sauce and then sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake in oven at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Tips:
- For the Best Flavor: Use a combination of different cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack.
- Make it Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or chopped chipotle peppers to the filling for a spicy kick.
- Add Some Greens: Spinach, kale, or arugula can be added to the filling for a healthy boost.
- Don't Overfill the Tortillas: Too much filling will make the enchiladas difficult to roll and may cause them to fall apart.
- Use a Baking Dish with Sides: This will prevent the enchilada sauce from spilling over during baking.
- Cover the Enchiladas with Foil: This will help to prevent them from drying out in the oven.
- Let the Enchiladas Rest Before Serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the enchiladas to firm up.
Conclusion:
Chicken enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best chicken enchiladas that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken enchilada recipe a try!
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