Best 5 Two Cheese Turkey Enchiladas Recipes

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**Two-Cheese Turkey Enchiladas: A Flavorful & Nutritious Mexican Delight**

Indulge in the delectable Two-Cheese Turkey Enchiladas, a tantalizing Mexican dish that harmoniously blends rich flavors, satisfying textures, and wholesome ingredients. This culinary creation features tender turkey enveloped in a savory filling, smothered in a luscious blend of melted cheeses, and encased in soft tortillas. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, ranging from the mild sweetness of the roasted poblano peppers to the tangy zest of the salsa verde. With two types of cheese, Monterey Jack and Queso Oaxaca, these enchiladas boast a creamy and stretchy texture that complements the succulent turkey and the crispy tortilla shells. This recipe also includes a vegetarian version, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that promises a delightful balance of taste, nutrition, and visual appeal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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 CREAM CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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I created this recipe as a way to use the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. My wife liked it so much that it's now become a staple of our after-Thanksgiving days. The turkey can be replaced with chicken and made any other time.

Provided by Josh C.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
½ teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
5 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
22 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 9x12 inch baking pans.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and chopped green, yellow, and orange bell peppers; cook and stir until the peppers have softened and onion has turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the kosher salt, black pepper, chipotle pepper, ancho pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook and stir until seasonings start to become fragrant, about 5 more minutes.
  • Pour in the sour cream and heavy cream, and add the cream cheese. Stir well to combine, and cook over low heat until mixture is heated through and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow mixture to cool about 10 to 15 minutes. Divide mixture, and reserve half for topping.
  • Combine shredded turkey with 2 1/2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Add in half of the cooled cream and pepper mixture, and stir lightly to mix. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until the oil is hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Slide one tortilla at a time into the oil and allow to heat through, about 20 to 30 seconds, until the tortilla is hot and pliable. Stack the warmed tortillas and cover to retain heat.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, place 1/4 cup of creamy turkey filling in a line down the center of each tortilla, roll the tortillas, and lay 11 enchiladas, seam sides down, into each prepared baking dish. Top each dish with half of the reserved cream and pepper mixture. Bake the pans in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until enchiladas are heated through and sauce begins to brown and bubble.
  • Remove the pans from the oven, sprinkle each with about 3/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, and return to the oven to finish baking, about 15 more minutes, until topping is melted, browned, and bubbling. Let stand about 10 minutes to rest before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 129.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 717 mg, Sugar 2 g

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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I love enchiladas, but I don't like the grease and excess fat when using ground beef. Nor does the fam like corn tortillas. So I swapped the beef for turkey, the corn tortillas for whole wheat tortillas and the sour cream to low fat sour cream. There is so much flavor in these, you won't miss the fat!

Provided by sarahsnyder1025_128

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground turkey
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package dry enchilada mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
8 multi-grain tortillas (I get the soft taco size, makes for really full enchiladas)
salt and pepper
salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350.
  • Brown ground turkey, season with salt and pepper.
  • While turkey cooks, prepare the enchilada sauce by combining the spice package with 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer and allow to thicken.
  • Spray a 3 qt casserole dish with non-stick spray and line the bottom with a little bit of the enchilada sauce.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, in each tortilla you will place 1 1/2 teaspoons of low fat sour cream, and about 1 tablespoons cheddar cheese with 1/4 cup of the turkey. Roll tightly and place seam side down into the casserole.
  • Cover enchiladas with remaining sauce and cheddar cheese.
  • Cover casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes, the last 15 min take the foil off to allow the cheese to melt.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream and rice.
  • enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 186.3, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 11.7

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite non-traditional way to use leftover turkey. It's become one of my family's favorite dinners, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup sour cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chilies in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the taco sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream and chili powder. Stir in turkey and 1/2 cup cheese. , Divide the mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the remaining sour cream and remaining peppers. , Pour sauce over enchiladas. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese, then tomatoes over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a combination of cheeses. This recipe uses a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, but you can use any type of cheese that you like. A good melting cheese, such as mozzarella or Pepper Jack, would also be a good choice.
  • Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is often coated with a cellulose powder to prevent clumping, which can make it less melty. Shredding your own cheese ensures that it will melt smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overcook the tortillas. Overcooked tortillas will be dry and brittle, and they will crack when you roll them up. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or on a griddle just until they are pliable.
  • Fill the tortillas evenly. Don't overstuff the tortillas, or they will be difficult to roll up. Aim for about 1/2 cup of filling per tortilla.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out. If you have trouble rolling the tortillas, place them in a warm skillet or on a griddle for a few seconds to soften them.
  • Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

These two-cheese turkey enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tender turkey, flavorful cheese, and spicy enchilada sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give these two-cheese turkey enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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