Best 8 Easy Enchiladas Beef Or Chicken Recipes

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**Enchiladas: A Mexican Delight with Endless Variations**

Enchiladas, a traditional Mexican dish, are a culinary delight that combines the flavors of corn tortillas, savory fillings, and a rich sauce. Originating from the Nahuatl word "chīlla," meaning "chilli", enchiladas have been a staple in Mexican cuisine for centuries. This versatile dish offers a wide range of options, from classic beef or chicken fillings to vegetarian variations bursting with colorful vegetables. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy sauce, creamy or tangy, enchiladas can be tailored to suit every palate. Discover the secrets of creating authentic enchiladas with our easy-to-follow recipes, which include both traditional and innovative variations. From the classic red or green enchilada sauce to the creamy white sauce, each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary journey.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF OR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This these steak enchiladas are excellent if you have a little leftover beef or chicken. It's especially good on a cold day, since it's a very hearty recipe. -Pam Tangbakken, Genesee, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
12 flour or corn tortillas
1-1/2 cups shredded cooked beef or chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
Sour cream
Salsa

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Blend in flour. Stir in broth, milk, chilies, salt and cumin. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. , Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon a little sauce in the center of each tortilla; spread to edges. Place about 2 tablespoons meat down the center of each tortilla. Combine cheeses; sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons on top of meat. Roll up tortillas and place in baking dish, seam-side down. Pour remaining sauce over. Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada or Mexican red sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Canola oil, for frying
10 to 14 corn tortillas
Two 4-ounce cans diced green chilies
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped black olives
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some canola oil. Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate. Place on some of the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives. Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar. Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
  • Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
  • Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

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

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These beef enchiladas are so easy to make! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Meranda

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) package flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and pepper into the beef mixture until cheese is melted. Mix in red enchilada sauce, chili powder, and salt.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 1 minute. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas up and place in the casserole dish, seam-side down. Spoon any leftover sauce, black beans, and olives over the tortillas. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 981.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

EASY ENCHILADAS (BEEF OR CHICKEN)



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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

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder (I prefer fresh minced)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less for your taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cheese (I like the jack or cheddar combos)
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce (I prefer the green sauce)
olive (optional)
12 corn tortillas
oil

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 BEEF ENCHILADAS



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With just one pound of ground beef and 20 minutes of prep time, you can have a pleases-all-customers dinner for five on the table in less than an hour with this easy enchilada recipe. Transform five simple ingredients into this cheesy, hearty meal, with a little help from Betty.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chiles.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly in baking dish. Spread 1/4 cup beef mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 2 g

EASY ENCHILADAS



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What I love most about this recipe, besides that it's ridiculously easy, is I can adjust it to use whatever leftovers or fillings I have on hand. It's always a winner with my family. -P Richards, Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cans (10 ounces each ) green enchilada sauce
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in chicken and green chilies; heat through. , In a small skillet over medium heat, combine one can enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup cream; heat through. Remove from the heat. Dip tortillas, one at a time, into warm sauce; place on a small plate. Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, sauce and filling. Combine remaining enchilada sauce and cream with remaining sauce mixture; pour over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

VERY EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Very Easy Beef Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lindsie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 16 enchilladas, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground beef
3 cups salsa (your favorite)
16 ounces shredded cheese
15 -20 corn tortillas or 15 -20 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Brown beef in skillet.
  • Add about 1 cup of salsa(more or less to taste) to beef and heat until salsa is warm.
  • Turn off heat!
  • Spoon meat mixture and cheese into tortillas, making sure not to over fill.
  • Roll up and place in 13x9 baking dish.
  • The enchiladas will pack together tightly.
  • Spread remaining salsa over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted and edges of tortillas start to brown and crisp (approx 10-15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 867.8, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 2376.3, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 51.5

Tips:

  • For even cooking, shred the chicken or beef into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Use fresh, flavorful spices to enhance the taste of the enchiladas. Cumin, chili powder, and garlic are all great options.
  • Don't overstuff the enchiladas. This will make them difficult to roll and they may fall apart when baked.
  • Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the enchiladas. Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole are all popular options.
  • Serve the enchiladas with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying enchilada dish that will be sure to please everyone at the table.

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