Best 6 Favorite Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to Mexico with our delectable Chicken Enchiladas, a harmonious blend of authentic flavors and vibrant ingredients. These enchiladas are a symphony of tender chicken, savory sauces, aromatic spices, and melted cheese, all enveloped in soft tortillas. Savor the classic Red Enchiladas, where tangy tomato sauce embraces succulent chicken, or embark on a spicy adventure with the irresistible Green Enchiladas, where tomatillo salsa adds a vibrant kick. For those who prefer a creamy embrace, the White Enchiladas, bathed in a luscious white sauce, offer a comforting and velvety experience. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the Vegetable Enchiladas, a garden of fresh vegetables enveloped in a savory tomato sauce. Each enchilada is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique taste sensation, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

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FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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We added another layer of flavor to this dish originally submitted by Rebekah Sabo of Rochester, New York. The spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar complements the spices already in the recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with chili powder. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Sprinkle with flour, coriander and spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar; stir until blended., Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the corn, onions, chilies and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro., Spread 2/3 cup filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine the salsa, tomato sauce and remaining cilantro; pour over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAMILY FAVORITE CHICKEN SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS (CASSEROLE)



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I've had this enchilada recipe for ages, it was passed down to me from my mother and is always a popular dish around my house. My husbands favorite casserole! :) Hope you enjoy as much as we do. A few notes: Sometimes I leave off the 2 cups of shredded chicken, and it is still yummy as can be. I usually double the green chiles and use "healthy request" soup and reduced fat sour cream. Also, we prefer corn tortillas in this dish, but use whatever you like. ENJOY!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (also good using 1 can each cr. of chicken & nacho cheese soup)
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 dozen corn tortilla (medium)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped green onion (tops included)
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make sauce, combine soup (not diluted), chicken, green chiles, green onions & salt in a medium saucepan; heat through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and cheese; mix well.
  • In a medium to large skillet, heat several tablespoons of vegetable oil on medium heat.
  • Dip a tortilla into the hot oil to soften. Remove tortilla to a plate. Spread @ 2 heaping tablespoons sauce across center of tortilla, and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in a greased 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
  • Continue with rest of tortillas, adding additional oil to the skillet as necessary.
  • Spread the remaining sauce over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired. Sliced black olives are good, too.
  • Bake uncovered in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly .
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings. Good with a side of refried beans and some fresh guacamole or avocado slices.
  • ENJOY!

FAVORITE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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"This casserole has so much zesty Mexican flavor that my husband doesn't even realize it's a low-fat dish," says Shirley Meyer of Alden, Minnesota. "With its creamy sauce made from soup and cheeses, it tastes like a calorie-laden meal when it's not."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
6 fat-free flour tortillas (8-1/2 inches)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a skillet or saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Remove from the heat. Add soup, tomatoes, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; mix well. Place 3 tablespoons on each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup chicken. Roll up tightly., Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining soup mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

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LL'S FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is my own personal recipe that we have loved for years. I just never got around to writing it down in recipe form. I have also used 1 pkg. Lawry's fajita marinade instead of the rub. The tortillas could be steamed in a steamer in stead of being fried.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup Mexican seasoning (Mexican Seasoning Mix , I used the whole recipe minus the red peppers)
1 small onion, chopped finely (optional)
24 corn tortillas
1 1/2 lbs cheese, grated (I use mexican combination or monterey jack)
28 ounces red enchilada sauce (I use mild or use medium if you like things hotter, I use El Pato brand)
24 ounces sour cream (I have used regular and low-fat)
oil for frying tortilla
guacamole

Steps:

  • This recipe uses 2 13x9 pans. 12 enchiladas per pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 35 minutes total.
  • Put the rub on the chicken. (or marinate the chicken breasts for 30 minutes.).
  • Cook the breasts on broil for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Let the breasts cool for 15 minutes.
  • Chop the chicken breasts finely. Set aside.
  • If using onions add them to chicken .
  • Combine enchilada sauce and sour cream in large saucepan. Heat on low.
  • Soften tortillas on both sides in oil, or steam. I drain torillas on paper towels until used.
  • Put 4 serving spoons of sauce in the bottom of pan.
  • Dip tortilla into sauce mixture on both sides of tortilla.
  • Put tortilla in pan, add 1 heaping serving spoon chicken and then cheese into tortilla.
  • Wrap up and proceed with the next 11 tortillas.
  • Set this pan aside and proceed with the rest of enchiladas in other pan.
  • Divide the leftover sauce over the the enchiladas in both pans.
  • Spread the last 8 oz. of grated cheese between the 2 pans. I use approximately 8 oz cheese per pan.
  • Cover with foil. At this point I refrigerate one pan for later in the week.
  • Bake pan for 20 minutes , then remove foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let set 10 minutes.
  • Serve with guacamole.

FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is my mother's recipe and was one of our family favorites growing up. It is now one of my family's favorites. I frequently serve these enchiladas for company and social events and they are always a huge hit. They are mild flavored enchiladas in a white sauce. I serve them with sour cream and green or red chili sauce for anyone that wants a spicier flavor. I frequently substitute 4-5 chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken - they cook faster and are easier to work with. (you need to yield 4-5 cups shredded chicken). To save time, cook the chicken ahead of time and refrigerate it so that it's cooled and ready to go when you put the casserole together.

Provided by Overton Fam

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken, cooked and shredded
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies, undrained
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
12 -15 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Boil whole chicken in a large pot of water until cooked through (approx. 30 minutes). Remove from pot, cool and shred into small bite-size pieces. I frequently substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts (they cook faster and are easier to work with-boil chicken breast for approx 20 mins) - you'll need about 4-5 breasts (you want to yield about 4-5 cups).
  • In a medium bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced green chilies (do not drain), mushrooms (drained), olives (drained), and dried onions.
  • In a 9x13 pan sprayed with no-stick spray, layer as follows:.
  • Layer 1: layer the bottom of the pan with a single layer of tortillas. Tip: I fold and tear the tortillas in 1/2 so that they fit in the pan better. I also dip the tortillas into my soup mixture and coat them with sauce, skimming off the excess with my fingers. A thin layer of sauce on both sides of your tortillas will keep them soft while baking so that they do not dry out and become hard and chewy.
  • Layer 2: Spoon 1/2 of the soup mixture over the tortillas and spread to cover.
  • Layer 3: 1/2 of the shredded chicken pieces.
  • Layer 4: 1/2 of the cheddar cheese.
  • Repeat layers 1-4 above (still coat your second layer of tortillas with the soup mixture).
  • Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven 35-45 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream and green or red chili sauce, if desired.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS, BILL CLINTON'S FAVORITE RECIPE



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This recipe was published in our local newspaper several years ago when Clinton was President. Its supposed to be a dish he loved to make. This paper publishes a lot of famous person's recipes, but this is one of the few I saved because my family likes it a lot. Its too rich for everyday but great for holidays and special...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp oregano
2 can(s) green chilis
3 c cooked chicken meat, shredded
1 can(s) chopped tomatoes (about 28ounces)
2 c shredded cheddar cheddar
2 c onion, chopped
1/3 c vegetable oil
2 tsp salt (i use less)
15 corn tortillas
2 clove minced garlic
2 c sour cream
chopped fresh parsley and/or additional sour cream for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. CHILI SAUCE: Preheat 2 T vegetable oil in skillet. Remove seeds from chilies. Chop chilies, then saute with minced garlic in oil. Drain and break up tomatoes. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Add tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, oregano and reserved tomato liquid. Simmer, uncovered until thick, about 30 minutes. Remove sauce from skillet and set aside. CHICKEN FILLING: Combine chicken with sour cream, cheese and remaining salt. Heat 1/3 cup oil.
  • 2. ENCHILADAS: Heat 1/3 cup oil. Dip tortillas in oil. Drain well on paper towels. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll up. Arrange side by side,seam side down, in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Pour chili sauce over enchiladas. Bake at 275 degrees until heated through about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and/ or additional sour cream.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure to measure and chop all of your ingredients. This will help you save time and ensure that your enchiladas are cooked evenly.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your enchiladas will taste. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables and flavorful cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality enchilada sauce: The enchilada sauce is one of the most important parts of the dish, so make sure to use a good quality sauce that you enjoy. You can either make your own or use a store-bought sauce.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas: If you overfill the enchiladas, they will be difficult to roll and will likely fall apart. Aim to fill each enchilada with about 1/2 cup of filling.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are bubbly and golden brown: This will take about 20 minutes. Serve the enchiladas immediately, topped with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your enchiladas are perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken enchiladas a try.

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