Best 7 Chicken Enchilada Stacks Recipes

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Chicken enchilada stacks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will leave everyone wanting more. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make chicken enchilada stacks, including tips on how to choose the best ingredients and how to assemble the dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STACKED ENCHILADA



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A classic Tex-Mex dish combines the building blocks of a meal - protein, vegetables and starch - in hearty recipes with a peppery punch. Chicken, black beans, green peppers, tortillas and cheddar show how it's done in this stacked version of a traditional Tex-Mex casserole. -Rebecca Pepsin, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
1/2 cup picante sauce
4 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream and shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute pepper in oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer or until pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken, beans and onions; heat through. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine enchilada and picante sauces. Coat both sides of one tortilla with sauce mixture; place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Top with a third of the chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining tortilla, sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through. Remove to a serving plate and cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN ENCHILADA STACKS



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Instead of rolling up enchiladas, I prefer to stack them. Dinner can be on the table in under an hour if you use a rotisserie chicken.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
6 corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a round baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chile peppers, onion, and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Lay 1 tortilla in the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture; cover with some Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1721.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

STACKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE AND CHEESE



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Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Pepper     Vegetable     Bake     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 poblano chiles* (8 ounces total)
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
12 (5- to 6-inch-diameter) corn tortillas
4 cups salsa verde , divided
2 cups shredded roasted chicken, divided
3/4 cup sour cream, stirred to loosen, divided
6 ounces grated Emmenthal, Muenster, or Mexican Chihuahua cheese (about 1 1/2 cups packed)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Pickled red onions
*Fresh green chiles; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Char chiles directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened all over. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed, then cut into 2x1/2-inch strips.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla to skillet; cook until slightly softened, about 15 seconds per side, turning with tongs. Transfer tortilla to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding oil to skillet as needed.
  • Spread 1/2 cup salsa over bottom of 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas over salsa, covering bottom of dish completely, overlapping slightly, and extending about 1 1/2 inches up sides of dish. Scatter 1 cup chicken over tortillas, then half of poblano strips. Spoon 1 1/2 cups salsa over, spreading evenly. Spoon 1/4 cup sour cream over in small dollops. Cover with 4 tortillas, overlapping slightly. Layer with remaining 1 cup chicken, remaining poblanos, 1 cup salsa, and 1/4 cup sour cream. Cover with remaining 4 tortillas, then 1 cup salsa, and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake casserole until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces; divide among plates. Sprinkle with cilantro. Spoon pickled red onions alongside; serve.

STACKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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cook's country 30 minute supper card. My family loves this recipe and I wanted to save it before I lost the card

Provided by Chef TanyaK

Categories     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped fine
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite sized pieces
1 1/2 cups mexican cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until shimmering . Cook onion unitl softened, about five minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and and cook unitl fragrant about thirty seconds. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, and salt and simmer until slightly thickened about five minutes. Cover and keep warm.
  • 2. Toss Chicken, 1/4 cup sauce, 1 cup cheese, and cilantro in bowl. Spread 1/2 cup sauce tortillas on plate and microwave until pliable about one minute. Place four tortillas on bottom of dish and cover with half chicken mixture. Top with four tortillas and and half of remaining sauce. Cover with remaining chicken mixture, tortillas, sauce and cheese.
  • 3. Wrap with foil and bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is light browned, about five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 122.4, Sodium 1146.2, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 39.5

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

ENCHILADA STACK



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"I tried this fast flavorful casserole when I bought my first microwave 15 years ago," recalls Doreen Adams of Sacramento, California. "With a tossed salad and French bread, it's a hearty meal my family has enjoyed often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the beef, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes, stirring once. , In an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. round dish, layer one tortilla, 1/2 cup meat sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers three times. Heat, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 998mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA STACK



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Think outside the "dish." You can enjoy the flavor and texture of enchiladas in a slow cooker; just stack the tortillas instead of rolling them. We suggest lining your slow cooker with a slow-cooker bag so you can easily remove the stack from the cooker.

Provided by louisvillegirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 wedge, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup poblano chile, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce with basil garlic and oregano
cooking spray
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 cup frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
5 (8 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, poblano chile, and garlic to pan; cook 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Stir in chile powder, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Place half of tomato mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until almost smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture.
  • 3. Coat a 5-quart round electric slow cooker with cooking spray; place 3 tablespoons tomato mixture in bottom of slow cooker. Combine remaining tomato mixture, chicken, corn, and beans.
  • 4. Place one tortilla on sauce in slow cooker; pour 1 cup chicken mixture over tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Top with another tortilla. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken mixture, tortillas, and cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours or until cheese melts and edges are lightly browned. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Cut into 8 wedges.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 50.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.1

Tips:

  • To make the chicken enchilada stacks even more flavorful, marinate the chicken in a mixture of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have any enchilada sauce on hand, you can make your own by simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and cumin in a saucepan until the sauce has thickened.
  • To make the cheese sauce, use a good quality cheddar cheese that melts well. You can also add other cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or pepper Jack, to taste.
  • When assembling the chicken enchilada stacks, be sure to layer the ingredients evenly so that each bite has a little bit of everything.
  • To prevent the chicken enchilada stacks from falling apart, bake them in a casserole dish that is just big enough to hold them.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchilada stacks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love.

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