Best 7 Chicken Enchilada Cups Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with our comprehensive guide to making the most delicious Chicken Enchilada Cups. These tantalizing cups offer a delightful fusion of savory chicken, melty cheese, and the zesty kick of enchilada sauce, all nestled in crispy tortilla shells. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, our article will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring recipe ideas to create the perfect Chicken Enchilada Cups that will satisfy your taste buds and impress your loved ones.

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

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CUPS



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I took these southwestern cups to an Arizona Cardinals tailgate. I kept them in a thermal wrap to maintain their warmth, but they are also good at room temperature. Mini phyllo shells are one of my favorite go-to ingredients because they're a quick and easy way to make big batches of sweet or savory treats and appetizers. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 7 ingredients with 3 tablespoons enchilada sauce. Spoon into phyllo shells. Place shells on an ungreased 15x10-in. baking pan. Slice Monterey Jack cheese into 1-1/2-in. squares about 1/8 in. thick. Top each phyllo shell with cheese. , Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat remaining enchilada sauce over medium-low heat. Serve chicken cups with salsa and warm enchilada sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ENCHILADA CUPS



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Provided by Gaby Dalkin

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (24 small enchilada cups)

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 small corn tortillas
One 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 10-ounce can red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup raw corn, cut off the cob, or frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped or in sprigs, for garnish
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Pico de gallo, for garnish
Guacamole 3 Ways, for garnish, recipe follows
3 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup diced red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, plus extra for serving
2 roasted jalapenos, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Microwave the stack of tortillas for 30 seconds, flipping halfway through. Tuck 1 tortilla into each cup of 2 standard 12-cup muffin pans, gently pleating the edges of the tortillas so that they fit snugly. Roll 24 small balls of aluminum foil and place them insides the cups; they'll help the tortillas hold their shape. Bake until the tortilla cups have hardened slightly on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly. (Leave the oven on.)
  • Meanwhile, combine the black beans, enchilada sauce, chicken and corn in a large mixing bowl. Toss until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Carefully spoon the filling into each cup until it is filled nearly to the brim. Sprinkle the cheeses on top of each tortilla cup. Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the top of each cup evenly with desired garnishes and serve warm.
  • Mash the avocados with the lime juice. Mix in the onion and season with salt and pepper. Flavor with one of the 3 following options.
  • For pomegranate guacamole, fold in the pomegranate seeds. Top with more seeds before serving.
  • For roasted jalapeno guacamole, fold in the diced roasted jalapenos.
  • For feta guacamole, fold in the feta cheese. Top with more feta before serving.

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.

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.

30-MINUTE CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET



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This chicken enchilada skillet is a 30-minute meal.

Provided by Angela Kilgore-Wright Sneakn

Categories     Chicken Enchiladas

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chopped boneless chicken breast
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 large onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Put chicken in a skillet over medium heat with oil and 1/2 of the taco seasoning. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes.
  • Add salsa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and remaining taco seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 5 minutes. Put shredded cheese on top.
  • Serve in tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1544.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MUFFIN-TIN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These fun and festive enchilada cups are big on enchilada flavor without the messy assembly.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff™ mini soft tortilla taco boats (12 boats)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 green onions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
1/4 cup fresh, canned or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
1 cup shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (4 oz)
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Heat boats as directed on package. Press 1 boat into each muffin cup. Bake 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together chicken, green onion whites, corn and cheese. Stir in enchilada sauce. Divide mixture evenly among boats in muffin cups.
  • Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until boats are toasted and mixture is heated through. Top with green onion greens, tomato and cilantro; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 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

Tips:

  • Prep the chicken заранее: For a quicker meal, cook and shred the chicken up to 3 days in advance. You can also use rotisserie chicken for an even easier option.
  • Make the enchilada sauce ahead of time: The enchilada sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When you're ready to assemble the cups, simply reheat the sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Some other options include sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or chopped cilantro.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken enchilada cups are best served hot out of the oven. However, they can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply place the cups in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchilada cups are a fun and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic enchilada in a handheld form. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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