Feast your taste buds on the delightful Red Enchiladas with Cream Cheese and Pecan Filling, a culinary symphony of Mexican and American flavors. These enchiladas are a unique fusion dish that combines the zesty kick of enchiladas with the creamy richness of a cream cheese filling, all wrapped in a soft tortilla blanket and bathed in a savory red sauce. This dish is a delightful harmony of textures and flavors, with a touch of crunch from the toasted pecans that adds an extra layer of intrigue. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, American comfort food, or simply seeking a new culinary adventure, these Red Enchiladas with Cream Cheese and Pecan Filling will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.
In this comprehensive guide, you'll find not one but three delectable variations of this dish, each offering its own unique twist to satisfy your culinary desires. The classic Red Enchiladas with Cream Cheese and Pecan Filling will take you on a flavor journey with its well-balanced combination of spices and textures. For those with a preference for spicier fare, the Spicy Red Enchiladas with Cream Cheese and Pecan Filling will ignite your taste buds with its fiery kick, while the Green Enchiladas with Cream Cheese and Pecan Filling offers a refreshing twist with its tomatillo-based sauce and a hint of tanginess. Whichever recipe you choose, you'll be embarking on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and craving more.
CHEESE ENCHILADA RECIPE
Restaurant-Style Red Cheese Enchiladas are an old family favorite recipe that is simply the best!! They are cheesy, saucy, and so yummy.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Main Course
Time 47m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add oil to pot and heat on Medium. Pour in flour and whisk together and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and oregano and mix until clumpy. Pour in chicken broth, whisking the entire time and until there are no more clumps. Heat for 15 minutes or until thickened.
- After you have made your sauce, you will want to dip your corn tortillas in the sauce until they are soft and immediately put it into a greased 11x7 pan.
- From there you will add cheese (I use the Mexican Blended Cheese), roll it up and push it to the end of the pan.
- Continue doing this with your tortillas until your pan is full. From there you will pour the excess sauce over your tortillas. Sprinkle the top with more cheese. (You can also prepare this in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook).
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 4 g, Sodium 480 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
My family loves these shredded chicken enchiladas with a savory cream cheese filling and green enchilada sauce.
Provided by Jaimie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the chicken breasts in boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool.
- Beat cream cheese, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Stir tomatoes, green onion, green chiles, cilantro, and lime juice into the cream cheese mixture. Add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and fold to integrate.
- Shred cooled chicken with a pair of forks into strands; stir into the cream cheese mixture. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla and fold tortilla around the filling; arrange into the prepared baking dish. Top tortillas with remaining Cheddar cheese and green enchilada sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1672 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
THE BEST RED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
We love the smoky combination of cascabel and guajillo chiles. Using two varieties of dried peppers creates a complex sauce with wonderful depth of flavor, so we recommend seeking them both out. Look for the best-quality corn tortillas you can find. They will have a better flavor and texture and will be easier to work with.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water, the chicken, guajillo, cascabel, cilantro stems, garlic, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, peppercorns and coriander seeds to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook on low until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the liquid to a plate (reserve the cooking liquid) and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and separate the meat from the bones; discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat into small pieces and put into a medium bowl.
- Let the hot cooking liquid cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Pour the sauce into a medium bowl and repeat with any remaining cooking liquid. Season with salt.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the chile sauce over the shredded chicken. Stir to combine and season with salt if necessary.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it bubbles immediately when the edge of a tortilla touches the surface. Working one at a time, fry the tortillas until just starting to brown and crisp, about 10 seconds per side (they should still be somewhat pliable). Drain on paper towels.
- Dip both sides of each tortilla in the chile sauce just to coat and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/2 cup of the chile sauce in a 6-inch strip down the center of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the shredded chicken across the center of a tortilla. Fold one side over the filling, then roll up the tortilla. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with more sauce and remaining tortillas (the enchiladas should be nestled right up against each other in the pan). Top with any remaining sauce in your bowl or leftover on the baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the sauce bubbles, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil, top with the cheese and bake until the cheese melts but doesn't brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Top the enchiladas with crema, cilantro leaves and onions. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
ENCHILADAS ROJAS
These Enchiladas Rojas (or Red Enchiladas) are stuffed with cheese and loaded with FLAVOR! Fried tortillas smothered in a rich and delicious chile sauce that you just can't get from a packet.
Provided by Maggie Unzueta
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove all the stems, seeds, and veins from the dried chiles.
- Add the dried chiles to a stock pot and cover them with 4 cups water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and turn off heat.
- Let sit in the hot water for 5-7 minutes, or until fully pliable
- Discard the water.
- Add the rehydrated chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt to a blender.
- Add the remaining 2 cups water to the blender.
- Blender until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a stock pot.
- Place strainer over the pot.
- Strain the sauce into the pot. Stirring occasionally.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining oil.
- Fry the tortillas. 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Place tortillas on a paper towel.
- Drain any excess oil.
- Dip the tortilla into the red chile sauce.
- Place the tortilla on a plate.
- Stuff with 1 tablespoon queso fresco.
- Fold one side of the tortilla over.
- Fold the other side of the tortilla in, creating the shape of a flute.
- Set aside.
- Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Repeat until there are no more tortillas.
- Sprinkle with more queso fresco, diced onion, avocado, and crema mexicana.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 258 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHICKEN RED ENCHILADAS
Watch this video on how to make red enchiladas! These Creamy Chicken Red Enchiladas are the cheesiest, creamiest and yummiest you've ever had.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Casseroles
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine chicken, peppers, cream cheese and 3/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Spray 13x9-inch baking with cooking spray. Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce; gently shake off excess sauce. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas; cover with remaining sauce.
- Bake 25 min. or until heated through; top with remaining shredded cheese. Mix sour cream and garlic. Serve over enchiladas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This enchilada dish is sure to be a new family favorite; it is simple to put together and also perfect for leftovers . . . if you ever have any!
Provided by Old El Paso
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Old El Paso®
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the cream cheese and seasoning mix with spoon, breaking apart cream cheese cubes. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 1411.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
TURKEY PECAN ENCHILADAS
I got this recipe from a friend, and I've often served it at church potlucks. There are never leftovers! It's nice because it's creamy, just a little spicy and unusual. -Cathy Huppe, Georgetown, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender. Set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, water, cumin, pepper and salt until smooth. Stir in the onion, turkey and pecans. , Spoon 1/3 cup turkey 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. Combine the soup, sour cream, milk and chilies; pour over enchiladas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh tortillas for the best flavor and texture. If you're using store-bought tortillas, warm them up before filling and rolling.
- Don't overfill the tortillas. You want them to be able to roll up easily without breaking.
- Be careful not to overcook the enchiladas. They should be cooked until the cheese is melted and bubbly, but the tortillas should not be dry or crispy.
- Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or Pico de Gallo.
Conclusion:
Red enchiladas with cream cheese and pecan filling are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy, cheesy filling and a crispy tortilla shell, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting Mexican dish to try, give these red enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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