Best 9 Sassy Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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**Sassy Chicken Enchiladas: A Taste of Mexican Delight**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Sassy Chicken Enchiladas, a quintessential Mexican dish that combines succulent chicken, a flavorful enchilada sauce, and a tantalizing blend of spices. This recipe collection offers a variety of enchilada variations, each boasting unique ingredients and cooking techniques to cater to diverse palates. From the classic Sassy Chicken Enchiladas, featuring a zesty enchilada sauce and a generous filling of tender chicken, to the innovative Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas, brimming with vibrant flavors and textures, this article presents a culinary journey that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Whether you prefer mild or spicy, vegetarian or meat-based, these recipes guarantee a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

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

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.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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The BEST Chicken Enchiladas! This easy chicken enchilada recipe has a delicious chicken, black bean and cheese filling. You can make my homemade enchilada sauce or use store-bought. They are full of flavor and perfect for a family dinner or feeding a crowd!

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken*
15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
4 ounce can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups enchilada sauce ((about 12 ounces) homemade or store-bought)
12 ounces shredded cheese ((about 3 cups) cheddar, Monterey jack, Mexican cheese blend, or a combination)
8 large flour tortillas
Optional, for serving: fresh cilantro, chopped green or red onion, sour cream, etc.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 enchilada, Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1300 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g

THE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Recipe for homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Tortillas filled with chicken in a creamy and cheesy enchilada. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for make-ahead meals.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 flour tortillas ( 10-inch burrito size)
1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs
3 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1/3 cup sour cream
4.5 oz diced green chilis (with their juice)
20 oz mild red enchilada sauce ((We used 2 - 10oz cans))
1 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (divided (Mexican, Four Cheese or Colby Jack))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Shred pre-cooked chicken or cook your own: Add chicken to a saucepan, completely cover with water and season with 1 tsp salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
  • In a bowl beat the cream cheese. Add the sour cream, green chilis, enchiladas sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika; beat until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into two bowls, add 2/3 of the sauce into a large bowl. Set aside remaining 1/3 of the sauce for the top.
  • Add the shredded chicken with 2 cups cheese to the first bowl with 2/3 of the sauce. Mix with a spatula to combine.
  • Generously add chicken filling to the center of each tortilla and roll up tortillas tightly. Arrange the tortillas in a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Pour the reserved 1/3 of sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (add more cheese if desired).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400˚F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1606 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SASSY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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The flavor of these enchiladas was all that we could hope for. They were rich-tasting and very moist.

Provided by Holly Willwerth

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Boneles, skinless, chicken breast or tenderloins
1 can(s) tomatoes and chiles
To taste taco seasoning mix
8 flour tortillas
2 c Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1 1/8 clove garlic
1/4 c cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 can(s) enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Turn on skillet to med-med high heat. Spray with non-stick spray.
  • 2. Brown chicken about 2-3 mintues each side, then add minced clove of garlic, tomatoes and chiles (with juice) and cilantro. Cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and juice reduces.
  • 3. Turn off heat and shred the chicken. (I leave it in the pan, saves a dish and keeps it warm)
  • 4. Warm tortillas enough so they will roll. Place 1/8 chicken mixture, and 1 T. shreeded cheese on each tortilla and roll. Place seam side down in a baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • 5. Pour enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 min. Garnish if you like, with some fresh chopped green onion, and some black olives. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great recipe for a quick dinner. There aren't many ingredients and doesn't take a lot of time.

Provided by IANKRIS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and salsa. Cook, stirring until melted and well blended. Stir in chicken and pinto beans. Fill tortillas with the mixture, roll and place into the prepared baking dish. Spread cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1166 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese blend, tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Snacks

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded chicken, leftover
1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup cheese blend, divided
5 tortillas
sour cream, to serve
fresh cilantro, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the cheese blend in a bowl.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Place the chicken on the tortilla and roll tightly.
  • Place the enchiladas in a baking pan and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SIMPLE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This chicken enchilada recipe is one of the first dishes I created and cooked for my husband right after we got married. He was so impressed! We fix these creamy enchiladas for friends regularly. -Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
20 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. For sauce, mix the first 8 ingredients. For filling, in a large bowl, mix chicken and cream cheese until blended; stir in 3-1/2 cups sauce., Spread 1/4 cup sauce into each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Place 1/3 cup filling down the center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in baking dishes. Pour remaining sauce over tops; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked enchiladas up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover enchiladas with greased foil; bake until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, about 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 calories, Fat 40g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 1738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

SASSY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These are something that I just made up tonight for dinner and they were yum yum yummy. I would put them at a 3 or 4 on the scale of 1-10 for spiciness, so if you like spicy, you'll love these.

Provided by Megan Krape

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 flour tortillas (I used an organic whole wheat low cal, low fat brand)
10 ounces boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 boneless breasts shredded)
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (I used Old El Paso HOT enchilada sauce)
3/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded, reserve 1/4 for topping)
1/2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese (shredded)
3 tablespoons goat cheese (soft)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (don't drain)
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cook chicken breasts on grill (outdoor or Foreman)- Let sit till it's cool enough to shred.
  • In a med size mixing bowl, Mix the shredded 1 1/2 to 2 chicken breasts and put in bowl with green chilies, goat cheese, cheddar, colby/jack, salt and pepper, and sour cream. Divvy up into 8 equal, separate piles. Set aside
  • Pour 3/4 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of 9x13 metal nonstick pan. Take 1 tortilla and dip one side (basically just lay it totally flat) in the sauce inside the pan. Spread 1 'pile' evenly down middle of tort and roll tightly, placing seem side down. Repeat with 7 remaining.
  • Pour remaining sauce evenly over top and finish with reserved 1/4 cup cheddar.
  • Bake in 375 preheated oven for 20-25 min or until sauce in bottom of pan is bubbling and the enchiladas are cooked through.
  • Garnish with sour cream and green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 464, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.2

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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These cheesy chicken enchiladas are so simple and delicious! If you need to make these in a hurry, you can use a rotisserie chicken for your cooked chicken. You'll have dinner ready in no time at all!

Provided by Kendra Murdock

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

18.5 ounce Chicken and cheese enchilada soup
10 ounces green enchilada sauce (mild)
2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
4 ounces green chiles
10 tortillas
2 green onions (sliced)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine soup and enchilada sauce.
  • Spread 1 cup of soup mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of remaining soup mixture, chicken, and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in prepared baking dish.
  • Pour remaining soup mixture over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Sprinkle green onions on top and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 1063 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful enchilada. A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco is a good option.
  • If you don't have time to make your own enchilada sauce, you can use a store-bought sauce. Be sure to choose a sauce that is flavorful and not too spicy.
  • To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and then cover them tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. When you're ready to bake them, let them come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

Sassy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Sassy Chicken Enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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