Best 6 Terrific Turkey Enchiladas Recipes

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**Indulge in the Exquisite Flavors of Terrific Turkey Enchiladas: A Culinary Journey of Mexican Delights**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our collection of terrific turkey enchiladas recipes, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. These delightful dishes showcase the versatility of turkey, transforming it into a succulent and flavorful filling wrapped in soft, pillowy tortillas. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. From the zesty and vibrant tomatillo sauce to the rich and creamy sour cream sauce, these enchiladas are a celebration of Mexican cuisine. Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican flavors and create a feast that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

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CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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My family likes these enchiladas so much that they request a turkey dinner several times a year just so I'll make this dish with the leftovers. I usually double it because I feed three growing boys-two teenagers and my husband! -Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup canned chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe or green olives with pimientos
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce, divided
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Place 1/2 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top each with 1 teaspoon enchilada sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TURKEY BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



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Do you have leftover cooked turkey in your refrigerator? These turkey enchiladas are a great way to put leftovers to use. Make a quick sauce, then add black beans, jack cheese, and loads of toppings!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Casserole     Casserole     Enchiladas     TexMex     Turkey     Turkey Leftovers

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 30

Enchilada sauce:
7 tablespoons chile powder (note that chile powders vary in strength, you may want to start with less and add more to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt (less if using salted stock)
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
Enchilada filling:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 jalapeño chili peppers (1 for mild, 2 or more for spicy), seeded, minced
3 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, or 2 cups homemade black beans
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
8 to 16 flour tortillas, depending on size and thickness
Garnishes:
Chopped red onion
Chopped avocado
Chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream or crema fresca
Iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced and sprinkled with salt and vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare the filling: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and jalapeños and cook until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute more. Remove from heat. Place onion mixture in a medium mixing bowl. Mix in the cooked turkey meat, the beans, 1 cup of the grated cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, and 1/2 a cup of the enchilada sauce. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt, or more to taste. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle with lime juice, serve with garnishes: Sprinkle with a little more lime or lemon juice before serving. Serve with chopped red onion, chopped avocados, fresh cilantro, sour cream or crema fresca, and thinly sliced iceberg lettuce that has been dressed with vinegar and salt (no oil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 kcal, Carbohydrate 103 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 2476 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TERRIFIC TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas are a favorite dish in our home. Our little girl, who calls them laladas, especially loves them. This is a really tasty take on the classic southwestern dish. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ENCHILADAS:
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place first 6 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until blended., In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in salsa, cornmeal and seasonings., Spoon 1/3 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spoon corn mixture over top; sprinkle with olives and remaining cheese., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional chopped cilantro. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968 calories, Fat 55g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Serve with sour cream and refried beans if desired.

Provided by Marta Sanchez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
  • In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
  • Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
  • Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Fill flour tortillas with lean turkey mince in a rich tomato sauce, then top with cheese and bake for a family friendly Mexican dinner

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp sunflower oil
500g turkey mince (2% fat)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
2 heaped tbsp roughly chopped coriander, plus extra to garnish
6 regular or 8 mini flour tortillas
50g reduced-fat mature cheddar, coarsely grated
large mixed salad, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat most of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the turkey, onion and pepper for 5 mins, stirring regularly and breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 mins, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and coriander. Season well.
  • Lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish with the remaining oil. Put 1 tortilla in the dish and top with a couple of generous spoonfuls of the turkey mixture. Roll up and push to one side of the dish. Repeat with the other tortillas, then spoon any remaining turkey mixture down the sides of the dish.
  • Sprinkle the tortillas with the cheese and bake for 15 mins. Scatter coriander over the enchiladas and serve with a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

EASY SLOW COOKER ENCHILADAS



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An easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for busy school days. Once the prep work is done, you can set it and forget it for the next 5 to 7 hours! Great to make ahead and freeze. Can substitute ground beef for ground turkey and flour tortillas for the corn.

Provided by PIXIEBOOTS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
⅓ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Crumble turkey into a large skillet over medium heat. Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese together in a bowl.
  • Layer about 3/4 cup of the turkey mixture, 1 tortilla, and 1/2 cup the cheese mixture in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker; repeat layers until ingredients are fully used, ending with a cheese layer.
  • Cook on Low until heated through, 5 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1216.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Shred the turkey meat finely: This will help it distribute evenly throughout the enchiladas and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will give the enchiladas a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas: They should be easy to roll up without bursting.
  • Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

Turkey enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. Serve them with your favorite toppings and sides for a complete meal.

These enchiladas are also a great option for meal prep. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat them in the oven or microwave.

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