Best 7 Chicken Frito Enchiladas Recipes

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Chicken frito enchiladas are a scrumptious and indulgent dish that combines the flavors of tender fried chicken, melty cheese, and a spicy sauce. This popular Mexican dish is perfect for a hearty meal or a special occasion. With a variety of recipes available, finding the best one can be a challenge. This article will explore some of the most delicious chicken frito enchilada recipes, providing insights into the ingredients, preparation methods, and cooking techniques that make these recipes stand out. From classic versions to unique twists, this guide will help you find the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds and create a memorable dining experience.

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

CHICKEN FRITO ENCHILADAS



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This is a hardy dish and serves 6-8 people. If you can't find El Pato Salsa, you may substitute any salsa. The fresh cilantro really gives it some zip!

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken breasts (diced and cooked)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) can salsa fresca (El Pato Brand)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 cup black olives (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
1 small yellow onion
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Frito corn chip
1/2 cup green onion
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine milk, Salsa, tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, green chilies,and diced yellow onion.
  • Place a layer of chicken then fritos in a 9x13 pan, top with sauce mixture and cheese.
  • Keep repeating layers, ending with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 until cheese is melted; about 25 minutes.
  • Garnish with sour cream, diced green onions,olives and cilantro.

FASTEST EVER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded cooked chicken 2 pounds cooked chicken breasts
12 ounces grated cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
1 -1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups store bought salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with the butter and set aside.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add 2 1/2 cups of the grated cheese, the sour cream, red onions, and some salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Place the tortillas on your work surface. Spoon about 1 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla and roll them up. Place the rolls, seam-side down, in the prepared baking dish (it will be a tight fit). Scatter the salsa over the tortillas. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, 40 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle the enchiladas with the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Return the baking dish to the oven until the cheese is melted and edges of tortilla are just beginning to get crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve hot.

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 FRITO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken Frito Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinKitty

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 Plates, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 1/4 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips
4 boiled chicken breasts
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (14 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Boil chicken breasts reserve broth.
  • Cool and shred chicken.
  • Pour chips into baking dish.
  • Mix soup and sauce and spices, pour over chips.
  • Cover with chicken, cheese, and onion.
  • Pour chicken broth over everything.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30 mins.
  • Remove foil and bake until golden brown and bubbly.

FIESTA-READY EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Quick and easy creamy chicken enchiladas are sure to be a family favorite.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet Reynolds Wrap® 18-inch Wide Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream, divided
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped cilantro
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® 18-inch Wide Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Grease or spray foil to prevent sticking. Combine chicken and soup with half of sour cream, cheese and cilantro.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla roll up. Place, seam sides down, in foil lined pan. Top with salsa and remaining cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 15 minutes remove foil. Continue baking 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1361.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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.

FRITO ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onions
1 can (15.5 oz.) low sodium tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Jack or cheddar cheese
1 can (16 oz.) hot chili beans
1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce
4 cups Frito brand corn chips, divided
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onions until meat is cooked and onions are transparent, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, cheese, chili beans, enchilada sauce and 3 cups of the corn chips and mix well. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish and place in a preheated 350-degrees F oven for 30 minutes or until mixture bubbles.
  • Spread sour cream over surface and sprinkle remaining corn chips around perimeter of the dish. Return to oven and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until sour cream is set; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • To make your enchiladas extra crispy, fry the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on all sides before adding it to the enchiladas.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can also pan-fry the chicken in a large skillet with a little oil until golden brown and crispy.
  • Be sure to use a large baking dish for the enchiladas so that they have plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
  • Top the enchiladas with plenty of cheese before baking them. This will help to keep them moist and gooey.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and diced onions.

Conclusion:

Chicken Frito Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With their crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve chicken, give Chicken Frito Enchiladas a try!

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