Best 8 Spinach Alfredo Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with Spinach Alfredo Enchiladas, a dish that harmoniously blends the richness of Alfredo sauce with the vibrant freshness of spinach, all enveloped in warm tortillas. This delectable recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, introducing a creamy, cheesy filling that's bursting with flavor. Alongside this main attraction, discover a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a refreshing Pico de Gallo, a zesty Avocado Crema, and a simple yet satisfying Spanish rice. These accompaniments perfectly complement the enchiladas, adding layers of texture and taste that elevate the dining experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable meal that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

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

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Spinach Enchiladas are loaded with spinach and cheese, and topped with a green enchilada sauce. They are my favorite entrée at a local Mexican restaurant.

Provided by Emily Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 flour tortillas (I like to use the uncooked tortillas from Costco, no need to pre-cook, they cook up as they bake)
1 bag fresh spinach (don't use the frozen)
1 brick Monterrey Jack cheese (shredded)
sour cream
2 avocados (sliced (just before serving))
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 cup chicken broth
5 medium tomatillos (husked and rinsed)
7 oz diced green chilis (undrained)
3 Tbsp yellow onion
1 green onion
1 clove garlic
3 Tbsp cilantro
1/2 Poblano pepper
1/2 lime (juiced)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend for a minute or two until everything is very well blended. Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer the bottom of a 9x13 pan with about 1/2 c. of the green enchilada sauce.
  • Roll each tortilla with 1/2 cup fresh spinach and 1/3 cup shredded cheese then place each one, fold side down, into the pan. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with more shredded cheese, to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and enchiladas are heated through. Serve topped with sour cream, sliced avocados, and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH ENCHILADAS VERDE



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This is super simple, and even hard-core Texan meat eaters who have never eaten a vegetable in their lives like it. You can substitute yogurt for the sour cream if you want a lighter version.

Provided by NICEGIRL512

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup light sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, stir together half of the sour cream and the green salsa. Spread enough to coat the bottom into a 9x13 inch baking dish. On each tortilla, spread a small amount of the salsa and sour cream in the center. Lay a small handful of spinach over that, and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up, secure with a toothpick and place into the baking dish. When all of the tortillas are in the pan, pour the remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the enchiladas are browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

SPINACH MUSHROOM ENCHILADAS



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Lime, cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese lend Mexican flavors to this veggie-filled version of a real crowd-pleaser. -Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, quartered and sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
12 ounces chopped fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender; add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Set aside half of the mushroom mixture for sauce., Add wine to remaining vegetables; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add spinach and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; cook until spinach is wilted and liquid is evaporated., In a large saucepan, bring the water, lime juice, chicken bouillon, garlic powder and remaining seasoned salt to a boil, stirring to dissolve bouillon. Stir in the sour cream, cilantro and reserved mushroom mixture; heat through., Place a scant 3 tablespoons spinach mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 14-18 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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We moved to Southern California many years ago from Minnesota. We especially like the Mexican food that's served here. These enchiladas have become a family favorite. -William Parman, Oxnard, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 greens onions, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 to 8 corn tortillas (7 inches)

Steps:

  • For the sauce, whisk the broth, tomato paste and chili powder in a saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine spinach, onions, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Dip tortillas into the remaining sauce; spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture down the center of each tortilla. , Roll up and place, seam side down, in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPINACH ALFREDO PASTA BAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound short pasta, such as penne or gemelli
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
7 tablespoons butter
One 10-ounce container mushrooms, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce bag fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine or low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup heavy cream
Low-sodium vegetable broth, as needed, for thinning
1 cup grated Parmesan
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, draining it about 2 minutes before the time on the package. It should still be a bit firm. Rinse it in cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
  • Mix the ricotta with the parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have given up their liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the spinach and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has wilted. Remove the vegetables and set aside, leaving any liquid in the skillet.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Pour in the wine and let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and cream, season with salt and pepper and cook, whisking, until it's all combined. If it gets too thick as it cooks, you can thin it with a little vegetable broth. When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • In the buttered baking dish, stir together the pasta, vegetables and sauce. (Add a splash of broth if needed). Add spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture, pushing them a bit into the pasta. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the pasta. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until the top is brown and the mixture is bubbling, about 20 minutes more.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 (10-ounce) cans tomatoes with chiles
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess water
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo (optional)
1 lime, juiced
4 (6-inch) low-fat corn tortillas
1/4 cup queso blanco

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until all of the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. If desired, you can puree with an immersion blender or an immersion blender for a smooth consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin with water, if necessary. While the sauce is simmering, make the filling.
  • For the filling: Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they have released most of their liquid, about 6 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water if the mushrooms get too dry. Add the spinach and cook until it is heated through. Combine the milk and the cornstarch to make a slurry. Add the milk mixture and bring to a simmer. Once the mixture comes to a simmer, the cornstarch will thicken the liquid. Cook for 1 minute. Add the cumin, chipotle, and lime juice and mix well. Remove from the heat and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Cool slightly.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a wet paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds to heat. Ladle 1/2 of the sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Place a few tablespoons of the filling on each tortilla and roll into a cylinder. Place, seam side down in the dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Top with the remaining sauce and the cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calorie, Fat 3.4 grams, SaturatedFat 1.7 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 6.7 grams, Protein 9 grams

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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These are really good. I have a lot of company and once made all mexican food, this was one of my recipes that went over well.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and pressed dry
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons green onions
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 cups monterey jack cheese, divided
3/4 cup minced onion

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Try tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil about 5 seconds on each side.
  • Drain on paper towells.
  • Spoon 1 Tbs. of each cheese on onion on each tortilla, roll up and place in a lightly greased 12 x 8 baking dish.
  • Spoon spinach mixture over and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered, at 325 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 796.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 26.2

CREAMY SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Try a lighter touch for a Mexican favorite by filling tortillas with frozen spinach and cottage cheese, then baking with prepared sauce and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup small-curd cottage or ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, heated
1 (10-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Mild Enchilada Sauce
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • To make your Alfredo sauce even creamier, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have Alfredo sauce, you can make your own by whisking together 1 cup of melted butter, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • To make your enchiladas more flavorful, use a variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella.
  • If you don't have spinach, you can use other leafy greens, such as kale or Swiss chard.
  • To add some extra crunch to your enchiladas, top them with crushed tortilla chips or breadcrumbs before baking.

Conclusion:

Spinach Alfredo enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are filled with creamy Alfredo sauce, spinach, and cheese, and then baked to perfection. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

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