Best 8 Homemade Chicken Enchilada Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our enticing homemade chicken enchilada sauce. This versatile sauce, a symphony of flavors, elevates any Mexican-inspired dish to new heights. Whether you relish the classic chicken enchiladas, crave tantalizing enchilada soup, or seek a zesty marinade for your grilled chicken, this sauce is your culinary compass. Dive into the depths of Mexican cuisine with our comprehensive guide, offering two delectable recipes: a traditional red enchilada sauce, brimming with roasted tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of heat, and a creamy green enchilada sauce, a delightful blend of tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro, promising a vibrant and tangy twist. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create memorable meals that will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

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RED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (HOMEMADE)



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These Homemade Chicken Enchiladas are bursting with a fiesta of flavors! A succulent chicken filling, encased in crisped flour tortillas.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion (diced)
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 4 oz can diced green chilis (drained)
1 cup corn
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups enchilada sauce (divided)
8 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
Avocado slices
Cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken and cook until no longer pink and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Add in the green chilis, corn and garlic. Sauté until the corn is warmed through. Set aside.
  • Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set up an assembly line with the tortillas, 1 cup of the enchilada sauce, filling, and 1 cup cheese.
  • Grab a tortilla, spread one side with enchilada sauce. Top with filling and sprinkle with cheese. Roll and tuck it into the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas until all the filling is used.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and spread it into an even layer. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with desired garnishes and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 58 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Sodium 2181 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are great. Even my 5 year old loves them!

Provided by Mary Kate

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 ½ cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cream cheese, and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese in hot oil until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, chili powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the chicken mixture.
  • Divide mixture evenly into tortillas, roll the tortillas around the filling, and arrange in a baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce and remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese topping melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1340.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

THE BEST ENCHILADA SAUCE RECIPE



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This is hands down, The Best Enchilada Sauce Recipe ever! You'll never buy canned again!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 tsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 -1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (chopped (to taste))
1 tsp Mexican hot chili powder (or more to taste)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and garlic; sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, chipotle chiles, hot chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 7-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use. Makes 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 cup, Calories 21 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 0.5 g, Sodium 355 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

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.

ENCHILADA CHICKEN



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We enjoy southwestern flavors and this six-ingredient recipe never gets boring. The chicken sizzles in the skillet before getting baked and comes out tender and juicy every time. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup enchilada sauce
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend. In an ovenproof skillet, brown chicken in oil. Top with enchilada sauce, cheese and cilantro. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE



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I use this enchilada sauce for homemade enchiladas.

Provided by Mary Kate

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water, or more if needed
¼ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour and chili powder into the oil; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually stir tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar into the flour mixture, respectively. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 135.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)



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Enchiladas made easy! Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and any of your favorites!

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup salsa verde
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced olives, drained and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
16 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
  • Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HOMEMADE CHICKEN CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Absolutely DELICIOUS. I found this recipe in a book called, '30-Minute Recipes From Around the World. It is actually tweaked a bit here the way I love it.

Provided by Eyemadreamer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
8 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook your chicken with your favorite seasonings, even if just salt and pepper. I personally like to add garlic salt to mine.
  • In a medium bowl, mix chicken, monterey jack cheese and one can of green chilies together.
  • Put equal portions of the mixture onto each tortillas using a big spoon, line them up enclosed side face down in a 9x13 dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour and stir until it is smoothened. Pour in the broth and when it s boiling, continue to stir until the sauce is thick. Add in the cumin, garlic powder and the last can of green chilies, stir to mix.
  • Pour all over the tortillas and top with cheddar cheese, and now you've got yourself enchiladas!
  • Bake for about 15 minutes in a 375°F oven.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Ripe tomatoes are sweeter and have more flavor than unripe tomatoes.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers to add different levels of heat. For a milder sauce, use ancho or guajillo peppers. For a spicier sauce, use cayenne or habanero peppers.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer you simmer the sauce, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and cumin. You may also want to add a bit of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite Mexican dishes, such as enchiladas, tacos, or burritos. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This homemade chicken enchilada sauce is easy to make and packed with flavor. It's the perfect sauce to use for your next Mexican-inspired meal. Whether you're making enchiladas, tacos, or burritos, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make enchilada sauce, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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