Best 6 Makeover Gourmet Enchiladas Recipes

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**Elevate Your Enchilada Experience: Gourmet Makeovers and Diverse Recipe Options**

Enchiladas, a beloved Mexican dish, transcend their traditional form in this culinary exploration. We present a collection of gourmet enchilada recipes that redefine this classic. From the smoky richness of Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas to the hearty indulgence of Short Rib Enchiladas, each recipe offers a unique flavor journey. Vegetarian enthusiasts can delight in the vibrant flavors of Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas, while seafood lovers will relish the zesty Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas. For those seeking a unique twist, our Black Bean and Quinoa Enchiladas fuse Mexican and international flavors. Accompany your enchilada feast with a refreshing Tomatillo Salsa or a creamy Avocado Salsa. Our accompanying recipes for homemade Enchilada Sauce and versatile Spanish Rice complete your authentic Mexican meal. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this diverse selection of gourmet enchilada recipes and elevate your culinary skills.

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MAKEOVER CREAMY HALIBUT ENCHILADAS



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If your head is swimming with the idea of setting this savory main dish in front of your hungry bunch, but you'd like a lighter version, try this version of the dish.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
2 pounds halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Carefully add fish; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork; drain well. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, onions, chilies, olives, jalapenos and cumin. Fold in fish., Place generous 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place enchiladas in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine flour and cream until smooth; pour over enchiladas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKEOVER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Mexican food is often loaded with fat and calories. We were able to take this recipe and make it over to be a healthier version you will be proud to serve to your family.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup water
5 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons canola oil
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
4 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each ground cumin and dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup fat-free milk
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup thinly sliced green onion, divided

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the chicken, water and 2 teaspoons garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken; reserve liquid. Cut chicken into thin strips. Set aside., In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add chilies and seasoning; saute 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in 1 cup chicken broth, milk and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Combine 1 cup of cheese sauce and chicken; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining chicken broth. Dip tortillas, one at a time, in hot broth just until limp, about 4 seconds on each side. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon green onion. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce evenly over tortillas. Cover and bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover an let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

HEARTY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Since this recipe fills four 13-inch x 9-inch baking dishes, it's perfect for feeding a gang. I set out small bowls of shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and diced tomatoes so folks can add their own garnishes. -Richard Clements, San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds ground beef
4 medium onions, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
4 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce, divided
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
Canola oil
28 corn or flour tortillas (8 inches)
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, two cans of enchilada sauce and 1 cup salsa; set aside. , In a small skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil. Dip each tortilla in hot oil for 3 seconds on each side or just until limp; drain on paper towels., Top each tortilla with 2/3 cup beef mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in four greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce and salsa. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra "oomph," sprinkle some seeded, fresh chopped jalapenos and cilantro on top. -Amy Johnson, New Braunfels, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon butter
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground coriander
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack or reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green chilies and onion mixture., In a small saucepan, combine flour and coriander. Add broth; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup sauce into chicken mixture., Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture 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. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOURMET ENCHILADAS



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Not quite traditional, but equally delicious, these enchiladas substitute rice for beans. Choose your own chile to control the "heat"! Guaranteed authentically New Mexican! High altitude tested.

Provided by Elizabeth H.

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
1/2 cup shredded colby or 1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained (plain or with jalapeno peppers)
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies or 1 (4 ounce) can chopped fresh roasted green chili peppers
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Wrap tortillas between 2 damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 seconds.
  • Carefully remove them from the microwave (they will be hot).
  • Place one tortilla in a 13x9x2 pan that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place about 2 Tbl. of chicken and 3 Tbl. of rice along the center of the tortilla, then roll it and leave it in the pan seam-side down.
  • Repeat for all 7 remaining tortillas.
  • (The enchiladas should nicely fill the pan from end-to-end, with open space on each side.) Pour the black beans evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Repeat with the corn.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over all.
  • Top with green chiles.
  • Pour the chicken broth or water over all.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and liquid in pan is absorbed.
  • Serving suggestion: On the table, offer non-fat sour cream, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion as additional toppings.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of fillings and sauces.
  • Be sure to cook the tortillas until they are slightly crispy.
  • For a more authentic flavor, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
  • Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, enchiladas are a great option. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find an enchilada recipe that you will love.

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