Best 7 Chicken Spinach Enchiladas Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable dish that combines the flavors of chicken, spinach, and the warm embrace of enchiladas? If so, then you've come to the right place. Chicken spinach enchiladas are a delightful culinary creation that offers a perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect chicken spinach enchilada recipe, ensuring that your taste buds embark on a journey of culinary delight.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy chicken enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.

Provided by duboo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large cooked chicken breast halves, diced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
5 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic in butter until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken, spinach, chili powder, black pepper, and salt into the green onion mixture and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix ricotta cheese, sour cream, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Reserve remaining Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses for topping.
  • Place tortillas into a plastic bag, seal bag, and microwave on high until warm and soft, 30 to 45 seconds. Spoon about 3/4 cup of chicken filling down the center of each tortilla in a line. Roll tortillas around filling and place with seam sides down into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over filled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbling and cheese topping is browned at the edges, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1295.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPINACH CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My husband is a pastor, so I fix meals for large groups often. This one is a favorite and a nice change from the usual beef enchiladas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; cook and stir chicken and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach. , In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, sour cream and seasonings. Stir 3/4 cup soup mixture into chicken mixture. Place filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place, seam side down, in a 13x9-in. baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Pour the remaining soup mixture over enchiladas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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These are excellent enchiladas. Yes, there really is spinach in them! They are very rich and very filling, you will be stuffed. My husband and I got them from my sister-in-law. My husband raved about them and then told me there was spinach in them and wanted me to try them. I told him he was crazy. Well I tried them and they are so good, and I don't even like spinach and he doesn't either. You have to try these!!! You will love them!

Provided by Chef 495452

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese (you can use 1/3 less fat, it still taste great)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and patted dry (you will use lots of paper towels to get all the water off of them)
4 boneless chicken breasts (or you could use 1 whole chicken, deboned)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning (or 1-2 tablesppons of homemade taco seasoing which is what I use)
flour tortilla
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
shredded cheese (fiesta blend or your choice)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken or bake in oven until fully cooked. Then shred.
  • Drain spinach and use paper towels to towel dry.
  • Mix sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning, spinach and chicken.
  • Lay tortillas flat and fill with mixture. Fold and roll. Put all enchiladas in 9 X 13 pan. Cover with enchilada sauce.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Pull out of oven, top with cheese. Put pan back in oven until cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy! ** Remember these are very filling!

CREAMY CORN AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS WITH CHICKEN



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These are a great way to utilize the rotisserie chickens from the grocery store or leftover cooked chicken. Good way to get some veggies in, too! Use a measuring cup to ensure that the portions are all about the same size.

Provided by sarahbeier

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 3 enchiladas each, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10 ounce) box frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 large corn tortillas (6 to 6.5 inches)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup green taco sauce or 3/4 cup salsa verde
1/2 cup light sour cream

Steps:

  • Filling: Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until clear.
  • Add chicken, chilies, cayenne and cumin, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in corn, spinach, sour cream, 1 cup monterey jack cheese and salt. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Lightly spray a 13x9 inch pan and a piece of aluminum foil big enough to cover it with non-stick spray.
  • Microwave 6 tortillas wrapped in damp paper towels on high about 1 minute, until soft enough to roll. Keep warm during assembly by covering with clean kitchen towel. Place a rounded 1/3 cup filling down each tortilla, roll into a cylinder and place seam side down in pan. Repeat with all 12 tortillas. You will probably have two layers of enchiladas in the pan.
  • For sauce: stir the taco sauce and sour cream together in a small bowl. Pour evenly over enchiladas in pan. Bake, covered with foil for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, sprinkle with cheese and cilantro, and bake uncovered 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS!



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I have no idea where I got this recipe. It has been sitting on my desktop for about 3 years, and I didn't try it until last night. If only I had known! This is so yummy! And you can't even tell that it's lowfat!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 10 enchiladas, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 (16 ounce) carton light sour cream
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained
10 7-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
1 can black beans
1 jar salsa

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan place chicken in enough water to cover.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Remove chicken from saucepan.
  • When cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • (You should have about 2-1/2 to 3 cups).
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine chicken, spinach, and green onions; set aside.
  • In a bowl combine sour cream, yogurt, flour, cumin, and salt.
  • Stir in milk and chili peppers.
  • Divide sauce in half.
  • Set one portion aside.
  • For filling, combine one portion of the sauce and the chicken-spinach mixture.
  • Divide the filling among the tortillas.
  • Roll up tortillas.
  • Place, seam side down, in an ungreased 9x13 rectangular baking dish.
  • (It's ok if you have to cram) Spoon reserved portion of sauce over tortillas.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 º oven about 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Heat black beans, and pour a few large spoonfuls of them and desired amount of salsa over each enchilada after putting on plate.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Another recipe given to me that I can't wait to try. I am a huge enchiladas lover and make them quite a lot, but never had them with spinach.

Provided by Asha1126

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 poblano chiles
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onions, divided
2 cups shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 ounces cream cheese (about 1/3 cup)
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 (8 inch) corn tortillas or 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel chiles; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes; slice into strips to measure 2/3 cup.
  • Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add 1 cup sliced onion; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken and 1/3 cup chiles; spoon chicken mixture into a bowl.
  • Steam spinach leaves, covered, 5 minutes or until wilted. Place spinach in a colander, pressing with the back of a spoon until barely moist.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wipe skillet with paper towels, and recoat with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and chopped green onions, and saute 3 minutes. Stir in ground cumin and minced garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Combine flour and broth. Add flour mixture, chopped cilantro, cream cheese, and salt to pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Place the cheese mixture, 1/3 cup chiles, and spinach in a food processor, and process until smooth. Strain spinach mixture through a colander into a bowl, and discard solids.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly among tortillas, and roll up. Pour 1/2 cup spinach sauce in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange the filled tortillas on top of spinach sauce. Pour the remaining spinach sauce over tortillas. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until enchiladas are thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 165.8, Sodium 487.1, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 56.1

CHICKEN & SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Great weeknight dinner, with the seasoned chicken flavor without having to pre-cook and shred chicken! I use a friend's salsa recipe for this (http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/jackies-salsa.html), but you could use any salsa you like. (But make the homemade - it's super easy and super good!). Get out some chips...

Provided by Jennifer H

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 bag(s) washed baby spinach
8-10 flour tortillas
1 can(s) enchilada sauce (i like rosarita's)
1 recipe https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/jackies-salsa.html
2 c grated cheese (cheddar, monterey jack, or combination)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saute pan over medium heat, add a few circles of olive oil. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add ground chicken and break into pieces while cooking. Sprinkle meat with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Cook until chicken is nearly done. Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 2. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Lay out tortillas. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of meat/spinach mixture onto a tortilla. Use 1-2 tablespoons of salsa and enchilada sauce over the top. Cover with cheese and roll away from you. Place into prepared baking dish. Repeat with rest of the tortillas and fillings.
  • 3. Once all the enchiladas are done and in the pan, sprinkle with cheese and top with a good amount of enchilada sauce (you may have a little left over). Sprinkle any remaining cheese over the top again. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until bubbling. Serve with sour cream, avacado, salsa.

Tips:

1. **Essential Ingredients**: Ensure you have all the necessary ingredients before starting the recipe. These include fresh spinach, cooked chicken, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, a blend of cheeses, and seasonings. 2. **Fresh and Quality Ingredients**: Use fresh spinach for optimal flavor and texture. Choose high-quality chicken, preferably organic or free-range, to enhance the overall taste. Select good quality corn tortillas that are soft and pliable. 3. **Sauce Consistency**: Aim for a medium-thick enchilada sauce. If it's too thick, add some water or broth to thin it out. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to reduce and thicken. 4. **Tortilla Preparation**: To prevent the tortillas from cracking, warm them up slightly in the microwave or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and heating them for a few seconds. This makes them more pliable and less likely to tear when filling and rolling. 5. **Filling Distribution**: Distribute the spinach, chicken, and cheese fillings evenly among the tortillas. Avoid overstuffing them, as this can make rolling and baking difficult. 6. **Baking Time and Temperature**: Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature before baking the enchiladas. Bake them for the specified time or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are golden brown. 7. **Serving Suggestions**: Serve the enchiladas hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and additional enchilada sauce if desired. You can also accompany them with Mexican rice, refried beans, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken and spinach enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a larger Mexican-inspired meal. With its combination of flavorful ingredients, creamy sauce, and crispy tortillas, it's sure to be a hit with both family and friends. Remember to follow these tips for the best results: use fresh and quality ingredients, ensure the sauce has the right consistency, warm the tortillas before filling and rolling, distribute the fillings evenly, bake at the recommended temperature and time, and serve hot with your favorite toppings. Enjoy your homemade chicken spinach enchiladas and savor the delicious flavors of this classic Mexican dish!

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