Best 13 Chicken Enchilada Crepes Recipes

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Discover a culinary journey that blends the flavors of Mexican and French cuisine in a delightful dish: chicken enchilada crepes. This fusion recipe combines the savory taste of chicken enchiladas with the light and delicate texture of crepes. Explore the art of preparing chicken enchilada crepes, and embark on a flavorful adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 to 12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
Three 15-ounce cans green enchilada sauce (or use red if preferred!)
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese, plus more if needed
Sour cream, for serving
Diced tomatoes, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • One at a time, hold the tortillas over the stovetop burner (heated to medium heat) to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set the warmed tortillas aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mix.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until done in the middle and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate to cool, then shred finely with a fork.
  • Throw the onions into the same skillet, stir them around and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes; set them aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to warm through.
  • To assemble the enchiladas: Pour 2 cups of the sauce into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and leave the rest in the skillet. Dip a tortilla into the sauce in the skillet, then lay it on a baking sheet or plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some chicken and finally, some of the caramelized onions. Roll it up tightly, then place it seam-side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Give it a final sprinkling of chili powder.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the enchiladas topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, a sprinkling of cilantro and a wedge of lime.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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At your next party, serve Tyler Florence's popular Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food Network for a hit of chipotle spice.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 enchiladas, 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Mexican Spice Blend
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
5 canned whole green chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 canned chipotle chiles, seeded and minced
1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
16 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, canned
1 cup shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses
Garnish: chopped cilantro leaves, chopped scallions, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Coat large saute pan with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium heat, allow 7 minutes each side or until no longer pink. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, garlic powder and Mexican spices before turning. Remove chicken to a platter, allow to cool.
  • Saute onion and garlic in chicken drippings until tender. Add corn and chiles. Stir well to combine. Add canned tomatoes, saute 1 minute.
  • Pull chicken breasts apart by hand into shredded strips. Add shredded chicken to saute pan, combine with vegetables. Dust the mixture with flour to help set.
  • Microwave tortillas on high for 30 seconds. This softens them and makes them more pliable. Coat the bottom of 2 (13 by 9-inch) pans with a ladle of enchilada sauce. Using a large shallow bowl, dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce to lightly coat. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla. Fold over filling, place 8 enchiladas in each pan with seam side down. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro, scallion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes before serving. Serve with Spanish rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 1216 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE, GUACAMOLE AND LIME CREMA



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I am a HUGE fan of the Mexican kitchen! This recipe is tasty, delicious and packed with flavor. The ingredients are readily available at most stores, and although the recipe has several steps it is very "doable" even for beginner cooks. These chicken enchiladas can also be done with pork or just veggies and ALWAYS provides LOTS of deliciousness!!!

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 bottle light beer
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems chopped and separated
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 lime
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
7 tomatillos, husked
1 jalapeno
3 cloves garlic
1/2 large bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
Zest and juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 avocados, pitted, peeled and diced
1 Roma tomato, seeds removed and diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup Mexican crema
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • For the enchiladas: Add the cumin seeds to a large, dry saute pan. Heat over medium-low and toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and process until finely ground.
  • Season the chicken thighs liberally with kosher salt. Add the olive oil to a large, high-sided saute pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan, slice into strips and set aside.
  • Add the onion and a splash of beer to deglaze and release the chicken bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir to combine and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the jalapeno and continue to cook until the onions and jalapeno are soft, another 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cilantro stems, sliced chicken, the remaining beer, toasted ground cumin and chipotle powder. Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice into the pan, then drop the squeezed lime halves directly into the pan. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with kosher salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the chicken stock. Continue to cook until the chicken starts to pull apart and most of the liquid has cooked away but the pan still has some moisture, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the lime halves and discard.
  • For the salsa verde: Preheat a cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat. Place the tomatillos and jalapeno onto the pan and roast, turning occasionally on all sides, until soft and charred, 10 minutes. Remove from the pan. Slice the jalapeno in half and remove half the seeds (or leave the seeds in if you prefer a more spicy salsa verde). Add the garlic, cilantro, roasted tomatillos and jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil and kosher salt to taste to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • For the guacamole: Combine the avocado, tomato, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lime zest and lime juice in a bowl and mash together but leave some texture. The guacamole should be chunky.
  • For the crema: Mix the crema, lime zest and lime juice together in a bowl.
  • To assemble, preheat the oven to broil. Scoop 1/4 cup salsa verde into the bottom of 4 small baking dishes and use a spatula to evenly distribute. Warm the corn tortillas on the cast iron griddle over medium heat until slightly toasty and pliable. Scoop about 1/4 cup of chicken filling into each tortilla and roll. Place into the baking dish, seam-side down, and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, using 2 tortillas per serving dish. Top each with another 1/4 cup sauce, 1/2 cup Monterey jack and the crumbled cotija. Transfer to the oven and broil until the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 5 minutes. Serve with the guacamole and crema.

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso® Red Enchilada Sauce
2 ½ cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix*
10 Old El Paso® flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)

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

ULTIMATE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is like a creamy, cheesy, full-of-flavor-in-every-bite dish. The chicken is tender and moist and the tortillas are soft. The enchilada sauce is tangy and pungent and complements the creamy, rich filling so well. This is also great for entertaining because it can be fully assembled ahead of time or even frozen and cooked later. Serve with toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and jalapenos.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, divided
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
4 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
1 cup refried beans
1 (15 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place chicken on a large sheet of foil and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Seal the foil around the chicken and place the packet on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred cooked chicken and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • While chicken cooks, prepare tortillas. Spread both sides of each tortilla lightly with butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast each tortilla, about 10 seconds on each side, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add remaining salt, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are very tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in tomatoes and cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend.
  • Spread about 1 tablespoon refried beans, if using, in the center of a tortilla. Add about 1/4 cup chicken filling and roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining beans and filling. Pour 1/4 cup sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange enchiladas in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread to evenly coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 162.9 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 2146.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BLUE CORN CREPE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A fast and easy meal that's ready in just 45 minutes. These colorful, mouthwatering crepes are made with blue cornmeal and filled with cheese, salsa, shredded chicken and fresh pico de gallo.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb cubed or shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup fresh pico de gallo
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup blue cornmeal
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, mix sour cream, salsa, soup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, as you prepare the blue corn crepes.
  • Beat Crepe ingredients with whisk until very well combined.
  • Spray crepe pan or large flat skillet with cooking spray before making each crepe. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe batter onto hot skillet; spread batter as thin as possible into a circle. Turn after 1 to 2 minutes, or after browned. Cook 30 seconds longer. Remove crepe from heat, and place layers of waxed paper between prepared crepes until all 6 have been made.
  • One at a time, fill prepared crepes with salsa mixture and cooked chicken, then top with a spoonful of pico de gallo. Roll the crepe, and place in baking dish. Repeat with remaining crepes. Top with remaining salsa mixture and shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve warm with additional pico de gallo, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHICKEN CREPES



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A great way to use up leftover chicken! It's teamed with garlicky sauteed spinach and a rich Gruyere bechamel for the filling of these hearty crepes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Crepe Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Savory Crepes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
5 ounces baby spinach (5 cups, lightly packed)
Gruyere Bechamel
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup Gruyere, shredded
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Transfer to a work surface, chop, and set aside.
  • Mix 3/4 cup bechamel with chicken. Working with one at a time, place crepe on a work surface. Arrange 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 heaping tablespoon spinach down center of crepe; roll into a cylinder. Transfer, seam-side down, to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; assemble and arrange more crepes, leaving 1/2 inch in between each. Spoon more bechamel on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Switch oven to broiler setting and cook until browning in spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle with parsley.

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I've ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. -Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups diced cooked chicken
20 flour tortillas (6 inches), room temperature
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each ) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
1 cup 2% milk
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, water, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in chicken. , Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk and chiles; pour over enchiladas. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 38g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 1392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

FUNKY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Instead of rolled enchiladas, try this funky tortilla-crusted casserole filled with Mexican-seasoned chicken plus all the traditional enchilada fillings. Serve with sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, guacamole, and chips if you like.

Provided by Cooking44

Categories     Chicken Enchiladas

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with tortillas.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with cumin, taco seasoning, and cayenne. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Mix in black beans, kidney beans, and corn.
  • Remove from the heat and pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with cilantro and pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 542.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE I



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A delicious recipe that is easy to make, and can be prepared the day before and baked the next day. These enchiladas are almost like a Mexican lasagna!

Provided by PANZER33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 onion, chopped
1 pinch garlic powder
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces processed cheese spread
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 5 quart pot combine the chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder and cheese. Heat over medium high until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the mixture and the tortillas like you would lasagna. Make sure to put a thin layer of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. After layering, place dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Let stand and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2042.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CREAMY LOW CARB CHICKEN & CHILE ENCHILADAS



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When I decided to go low carb I had to work at revising my recipe (#284626 Creamy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas) so my family could still enjoy it. I was still in phase 1, so I didn't have enough carb room to use the low carb tortillas, but then it dawned on me that I could use crepes instead of tortillas. Making the crepes was easy and it worked out well!

Provided by Likkel

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons Atkins baking mix
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies
2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (3/4 c.)

Steps:

  • To make crepe batter: In a blender, combine eggs, bake mix, cream and water. Blend on high speed until batter is thin and smooth.
  • To make crepes: Melt 1/4 t. of the butter in an 8 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons batter and swirl pan to coat bottom. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom (about 1 minute). Flip crepe and cook until lightly browned (about 30 seconds). Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter and butter until you make 8 crepes. Place a sheet of wax paper between the crepes, when you are finished cooking them to allow easy separation.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees and then lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • In a 10 inch skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in the center. Add cream cheese and chilies, reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until blended and the cream cheese is melted.
  • Spoon chicken filling on each crepe (about 1/4 cup @), roll up and place seam sides down in the baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 204.8, Sodium 886.1, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.4, Protein 25.2

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CREPES



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How to make Chicken Enchilada Crepes

Provided by Cindi Edwards @Cindilee

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 17

- SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- sliced green onions
1 large avocado
- GARNISH INGREDIENTS
18 - cooked crepes
2 cup(s) grated cheddar cheese
2 cup(s) sour cream
3 cup(s) cooked chicken, diced
- FILLING INGREDIENTS
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
- salsa
1 can(s) green chiles, diced, 7 ounces each
15 ounce(s) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped onion
- sour cream

Steps:

  • Sauce: Saute onions in butter in small sauce pan until tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients, simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.
  • Filling: Combine the chopped chicken, sour cream and cheese.
  • Use about 1 1/2 tablespoons for each crepe.
  • To fill the crepes, place them flat and in the middle of the crepe, place the filling in a line across the crepe.
  • Roll up the crepe jelly roll style and place open edge down in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake the filled crepes in a 350 degrees oven for about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • The crepes can be filled and baked immediately or filled and frozen.
  • Defrost the filled crepes slightly and bake as directed adding a few minutes.
  • To serve, spoon the hot sauce over the crepes and garnish with a slice of avocado or a sprinkle of green onion and a spoon of sour cream.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: Mise en place (pronounced "meez en plas") is a French culinary term that means "putting in place." It refers to the practice of preparing all of your ingredients before you start cooking. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need on hand.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle: This will give you plenty of room to cook the crepes without overcrowding them.
  • Cook the crepes over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Flip the crepes carefully: Use a spatula to gently loosen the edges of the crepe before flipping it over. This will help prevent it from tearing.
  • Don't overfill the crepes: You want to be able to fold them up without them breaking. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/4 cup of filling per crepe.
  • Serve the crepes immediately: Crepes are best when they are served hot. You can top them with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchilada crepes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make these crepes at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken enchilada crepes a try.

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