Best 7 Ground Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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**Ground Chicken Enchiladas: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Enchiladas, a classic Mexican dish, consist of corn tortillas filled with various ingredients, topped with a flavorful sauce, and baked. This recipe features ground chicken as the filling, providing a lean and protein-packed alternative to traditional beef or pork fillings. The enchiladas are then smothered in a rich and tangy tomato sauce, adding a delightful depth of flavor. Accompaniments such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa enhance the overall experience, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these ground chicken enchiladas promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup broken spaghetti or orzo
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small to medium onion, peeled
1 ripe tomato
1 cup long-grain rice
4 dried guajillo chile peppers or dried red New Mexico chile peppers, stemmed
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Generous pinch saffron
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small to medium onion, chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
One 32-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 corn tortillas, warmed or charred
8 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For the rice: Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the pasta and toast until golden. Grate the garlic, onion and tomato into the pan. Stir in the rice, then add the stock and saffron and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove from the heat.
  • For the enchilada sauce: Toast the dried chile peppers in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, pressing flat with a metal spatula and turning occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until the chiles are soft. Transfer the chiles and stock to a food processor and puree until smooth. Wipe out the skillet and return to the heat. Add the oil, garlic and onions and cook until soft. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, tomato sauce and chile puree and simmer until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the almonds and remove from the heat.
  • For the enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Stir in the coriander, cumin and paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip a warm tortilla in the sauce, fill with some of the rice and chicken and roll up. Place the enchilada seam-side down in a casserole dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas in an even layer. Bake until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes. Top with the queso fresco and cilantro.

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.

GROUND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Creamy enchiladas using ground chicken instead of shredded. A big hit in our house!

Provided by CookinLovin

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

olive oil cooking spray
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium onion, minced
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
½ cup water
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
⅓ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground chicken and onion in the hot skillet until chicken is no longer pink, crumbly, and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle taco seasoning over top and add 1/2 cup water. Stir and cook until water is evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes. Add cream of chicken soup, cream cheese chunks, and sour cream. Stir until melted and fully incorporated. Stir in black pepper.
  • Pour one can of enchilada sauce into the prepared baking dish and spread to cover the bottom. Divide chicken mixture between the 8 tortillas and roll up tightly. Place filled tortillas in the prepared baking dish, seam-side down. Five should fit lengthwise and the remaining three should fit widthwise to fill the dish. Pour second can of enchilada sauce on top of rolled tortillas. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and remove foil. Sprinkle with both shredded cheeses, then green onions and black olives. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and allow to sit, 8 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1247.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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.

GROUND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a healthier version of ground beef enchiladas and still just as good. I think my family actually prefers the ground chicken over beef. A nice change as well.

Provided by amanda dalton

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground chicken
1 onion
1 orange bell pepper
1 pckg. taco seasoning mix
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 can green enchilada sauce
1 can refried beans (optional)
1 pckg. mexican shreeded reduced fat or reduced fat cheddar cheese
1 pckg. fat free flour tortilla shells

Steps:

  • 1. chop onion and bell pepper, throw in with chicken cook until chicken is done and onion,bell peppers are tender drain and add taco seasoning packet mixed with water according to directions.cook until well blended and mixture starts to thicken add a handful of shredded cheese and mix to help the meat "stick" together. put desired amount in tortilla shells roll up and place in a cassarole baking dish that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray. Mix the two cans of sauce together and pour over top cover with remainder of shredded cheese and bake until bubbling hot and cheese is melted. * I usually do half with chicken and half with chicken and refried beans. * serve with reduced fat sour cream, and baked scoops and salsa.

HEALTHIER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS I



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I've always liked this recipe because it is quick and easy. I'm always looking for ways to cut out excess fat so I use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream. I also like to add fiber to make the meal a little healthier for my family so I add black beans and some bell peppers. This also adds color! To make it super healthy I use whole-wheat flour tortillas. And it still tastes just as delicious!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 (10 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain excess fat. Cube chicken and return to skillet. Add onion, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, and black beans.
  • Roll even amounts of mixture into tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1444.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS I



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This is a quick and easy recipe. Good for quick suppers.

Provided by Debbie Donham

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
½ pint sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain excess fat. Cube the chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the onion, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green pepper and garlic.
  • Roll even amounts of the mixture in the tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1226.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your enchiladas will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Ground chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through.
  • Use a variety of spices: Enchiladas are a great way to experiment with different spices. Some common spices used in enchiladas include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Don't overstuff the tortillas: When you're filling the tortillas, be careful not to overstuff them. Otherwise, they will be difficult to roll and may fall apart.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in enchiladas. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are bubbly and golden brown: The enchiladas should be baked for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are bubbly and golden brown. Keep an eye on them so that they don't overcook.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Enchiladas can be served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Ground chicken enchiladas 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 tips, you can make the best ground chicken enchiladas that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ground chicken enchiladas a try!

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