Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that's also bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Green Chicken Enchilada Pies! Made with tender chicken, a creamy green enchilada sauce, and all your favorite enchilada fillings, these individual pot pies are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
In this article, you'll find two delicious recipes for Green Chicken Enchilada Pies: a classic version and a lighter, healthier version. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a fun and festive dish for a party, these Green Chicken Enchilada Pies are the perfect choice.
The classic Green Chicken Enchilada Pies are made with a creamy green enchilada sauce, tender chicken, corn, black beans, and cheese. All of these delicious ingredients are baked in a flaky pie crust until golden brown. For a healthier version, try the recipe for Green Chicken Enchilada Pies with Whole Wheat Crust. This version uses a whole wheat pie crust and is lower in calories and fat than the classic version. It's just as delicious, though, and is a great option for a healthy weeknight meal.
SLOW-COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIE
My husband likes some heat in our meals, but our children-not so much. This is the best of both worlds. Serve with additional chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired. -Dana Beery, Ione, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut three 30x6-inch strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a round 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture over bottom of slow cooker. Top with 3 tortillas, overlapping and tearing them to fit, a third of the chicken mixture and a third of the cheese. Repeat twice., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165°, about 4 hours. To avoid scorching, rotate slow cooker insert one-half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts. Turn off slow cooker; let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving. Using foil strips as handles, remove pie to a platter. Cut into wedges. 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.
GREEN CHICKEN-ENCHILADA PIES
This dinner recipe gets its green coloring from mild green tomatillo salsa, which is widely available. Instead of using four small baking dishes, you can bake one pie in an eight-inch dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and chicken; cook, flipping once, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly; shred with two forks.
- Divide 1/4 cup salsa among four 6-inch, 1 1/2-cup shallow baking dishes. Layer in 12 tortilla quarters, another 1/2 cup salsa, half of shredded chicken, and 3/4 cup cheese, dividing evenly among dishes. Repeat layering. Finish with remaining 12 tortilla quarters, followed by remaining salsa and cheese.
- Place dishes on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bubbly and tops are golden brown in spots, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, with accompaniments.
GREEN CHICKEN ENCHILADA
Very easy to make! Chicken and Monterey Jack Cheese filled flour tortillas topped with green enchilada sauce. I make Mexican Rice to serve on the side.
Provided by SHACKL
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the chicken 25 minutes, or until juices run clear. Drain, cool, and shred.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of chicken and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup cheese for topping. Roll tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish. Cover with the enchilada sauce.
- Bake enchiladas 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with reserved cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1133.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
GREEN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This is one of my favorite ways to reinvent rotisserie or leftover chicken. This weeknight favorite is excellent if you're a meal prepper, and the homemade tomatillo salsa is awesome even on its own served with tortilla chips.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the tomatillo salsa: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatillos are softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender. Add the lime juice and cilantro. Process until the mixture is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.
- For the enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon a little of the tomatillo salsa in the bottom of the dish.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and cumin and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Combine the onion mixture, chicken, queso fresco, sour cream and 2 cups Monterey Jack in a large bowl.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the tortillas and roll up, burrito-style. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining salsa on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 to 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly and the enchiladas are warmed through, 30 to 35 minutes. Garnish with queso fresco, cilantro and red onion, if desired.
SPEEDY LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIE
This main-dish chicken enchilada pie certainly stacks up-and it's ready in a flash, especially if you assemble it with Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken Breast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round (2-quart) glass baking dish or casserole with cooking spray. Cut 5 of the tortillas in half. Cut remaining tortillas into 2 1/2-inchwide strips.
- In large bowl, mix chicken, rice, 1 cup of the cheese, the beans and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce.
- Layer 4 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1/4 cup enchilada sauce and half of the chicken mixture. Top with 2 tortilla halves; fill in empty spaces with 3 tortilla strips. Spoon corn over tortillas. Spread salsa over corn. Layer with 2 tortilla halves and 3 strips. Top with remaining half of chicken mixture. Continue layering with remaining 2 tortilla halves and strips, enchilada sauce, cheese and 2 tablespoons green onions.
- Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. Top with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 5 g
QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.
Provided by SGRCOOKI
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Season chicken with garlic salt. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
- With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
- Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
- Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a can of black beans or corn to the chicken mixture for a more flavorful filling.
- Top the pies with shredded cheese before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Serve the pies with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Conclusion:
Green chicken enchilada pies are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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