Are you looking to add a delightful, savory dish to your culinary repertoire? Look no further than the delectable chicken enchilada puffs! These delightful treats combine the flavors of Mexican-inspired enchiladas with the convenience of a handheld snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of your time, you can create these delicious morsels that are perfect for gatherings, parties, or a quick and tasty meal. Let's dive into the exciting world of chicken enchilada puffs and discover the secrets to making this dish a hit at your next event.
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CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS
I grabbed this one from an e-mailed newsletter from the That's My Home! website. I will definately be making these for my Oscar Party. This looks like it should be done early in the day, so plan accordingly.
Provided by yooper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper, add them to the pan, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken to the cutting board to cool.
- Meanwhile, add the onions, celery and spices to the oil that remains in the pan.
- Add a little more oil if necessary.
- Saute until the onions are soft.
- Add the garlic and cook until just starting to brown.
- Add the chilies and chicken stock to stop the browning process and to collect the browned bits of flavor off the bottom of the pan, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon.
- As this is coming up to a boil, dice the chicken breast into a small dice and return the chicken to the pan.
- Add the crushed tortilla chips.
- Continue to cook until almost all of the liquid is evaporated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from the heat and chill completely in the refriegerator.
- When the mixture is cold, add the grated cheese and mix well.
- Dust your counter with a little flour and spread out the puff pastry.
- Lightly brusth the pastry with the egg/water mixture.
- This will help seal the folded puff.
- Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the puff sheets into 2-inch x 2-inch squares.
- Place one tablespoon of fimly packed filling into the center of each square.
- Fold corner to corner, and crimp with a fork.
- Pat on a sprayed cookie sheet about one inch apart.
- Cover and refrigerate until party time.
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite salsa.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thaw rolls until they are no longer frozen (don't let the rolls rise, only thaw them)
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees and spray with non-stick spray
- Flatten out the rolls and add a spoonful of salsa, a spoonful of enchilada sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooked chicken, and about a Tablespoon of cheese.
- Fold the dough closed and pinch to secure the food inside.
- Place your Puffs in a line on the sprayed cookie sheet then cover each puff with the rest of your enchilada sauce. Add more cheese on top of the puffs if desired.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the puffs are browned on top.
- Serve with lowfat sour cream and your favorite salsa
- (For a faster meal use the Tyson grilled chicken that comes in the bags near the lunch meat)
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375° and line cookie sheet with foil and spray with no-stick spray Place cream cheese and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese in small bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, to soften. Add seasoning mix, sauce and chicken to cheese mixture and stir until combined. Unroll crescent rolls on prepared pan. Scoop 1 large heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the two short ends of the crescent roll. Pull outer corners of the crescent roll over the chicken mixture, and then pull the long end over, completely enclosing filling. Sprinkle tops of puffs with additional shredded Mexican cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 375° and line cookie sheet with foil and spray with no-stick spray 2. Place cream cheese and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese in small bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, to soften. 3. Add seasoning mix, sauce and chicken to cheese mixture and stir until combined. 4. Unroll crescent rolls on prepared pan. 5. Scoop 1 large heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the two short ends of the crescent roll. 6. Pull outer corners of the crescent roll over the chicken mixture, and then pull the long end over, completely enclosing filling. 7. Sprinkle tops of puffs with additional shredded Mexican cheese. 8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips:
- Prep the chicken beforehand: Cooking the chicken ahead of time, either by boiling, baking, or grilling, saves time when assembling the enchilada puffs.
- Shred the chicken finely: Use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces to ensure an even distribution and better texture in the enchilada filling.
- Use a food processor to make the sauce: If you don't have a blender, a food processor works well for making the enchilada sauce. Just be sure to pulse it until smooth.
- Don't overfill the wonton wrappers: Overfilling can cause the wontons to burst open during baking. Aim for about 1 tablespoon of filling per wonton wrapper.
- Bake the enchilada puffs until golden brown: This ensures that the wonton wrappers are crispy and the filling is heated through.
Conclusion:
Chicken enchilada puffs are a fun and easy appetizer or main course that is perfect for parties or potlucks. They combine the flavors of classic chicken enchiladas with the crispy crunch of wonton wrappers. With a few simple tips, you can make these delicious puffs at home. Enjoy!
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