Best 7 Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Chicken enchiladas, a classic Mexican dish, are a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Tender chicken is simmered in a flavorful sauce, then rolled up in corn tortillas with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, beans, and vegetables. Topped with a rich enchilada sauce and baked to perfection, these enchiladas are a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of easy-to-follow chicken enchilada recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and cooking skills. From traditional recipes to vegetarian and gluten-free options, these recipes offer a diverse range of enchiladas that are sure to satisfy everyone at your table. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delicious world of chicken enchiladas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

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

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese blend, tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Snacks

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded chicken, leftover
1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup cheese blend, divided
5 tortillas
sour cream, to serve
fresh cilantro, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the cheese blend in a bowl.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Place the chicken on the tortilla and roll tightly.
  • Place the enchiladas in a baking pan and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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A must for any Mexican meal at my house, try these enchiladas as a main dish or include them as part of a buffet. -Cheryl Pomrenke, Coffeyville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups sour cream
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Pico de gallo, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, sour cream, soup, chilies, onion, pepper and salt. Spoon about 1/2 cup off center on each tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 39g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 1160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, corn, shredded cheese, enchilada sauce, tortillas

Provided by Amreen Khureshi

Yield 5 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded chicken
¼ cup corn
½ cup shredded cheese
1 can enchilada sauce, 19 ounces (535 grams)
5 tortillas

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

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My friend Charlotte (thanks C!!) gave this to me...it is SO easy and just delicious! She likes corn tortillas, I like flour, and it tastes great with both...whatever your preference!

Provided by Troop Angel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 -4 chicken breasts
15 white corn tortillas (fajita size) or 15 flour tortillas (fajita size)
3 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese (or for less spice, use 1 cup pepper jack and 2 cups of cheddar, or a fiesta blend mexican cheese mix)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken until it falls apart, then shred.
  • Mix 1/2 can of sauce and a little cheese with chicken.
  • Put other 1/2 can on bottom of 11x9 baking dish.
  • Microwave tortillas until soft.
  • Roll chicken mixture into tortillas.
  • Put in pan semi-tightly.
  • Cover with remaining 2 cans sauce.
  • Cover top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 until cheese is fully melted (usually about 20-25 min).
  • Brown top slightly or to preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 1255.8, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 31.6

EASY WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

2 cups Old El Paso™ mild green chile enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Sour cream, pickled jalapeño chiles, chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

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

Tips:

  • To make the shredded chicken, you can use a rotisserie chicken or boil chicken breasts in a pot with water and salt for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • If you don't have enchilada sauce, you can make your own by blending tomatoes, chili peppers, onion, garlic, and spices in a blender.
  • To prevent the enchiladas from drying out, cover them with foil before baking.
  • You can top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese.
  • Serve the enchiladas immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken enchiladas recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish for a party, these chicken enchiladas are sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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