In the realm of weeknight meals, few dishes offer the comforting allure and versatility of chicken enchiladas. They are a culinary canvas that invites creativity and adaptation, effortlessly transforming simple ingredients into a tantalizing fiesta of flavors. Whether you crave a classic rendition or a contemporary twist, this guide will embark on a culinary journey to uncover the best recipe for "Dad's Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas." Embracing the essence of home cooking, we will delve into the art of crafting this beloved dish, ensuring that every bite bursts with the warmth and satisfaction of a family meal.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DAD'S FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
My dad was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, so he knows his way around Mexican food. The one thing that he will complain about in the huge international smorgasbord that is the Houston restaurant scene is the distinct lack of "REAL Mexican food", just a lot of TexMex. Nothing wrong with TexMex, but compared to the stuff in Arizona, it's a little... unbalanced. So when he said that my enchiladas were the best he had ever tasted, I took that as the true compliment it was. This is easy but time consuming, real cooking times are explained in the recipe. You can cook the using a skillet or a crock pot. You could even use leftover chicken by skipping to the rolling - but I would season the chicken with 1/2 cup stock and a quarter of the spices listed.
Provided by CraftScout
Categories Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add oil and spices to a large one gallon bag. Mix thoroughly. Add chicken. Squoosh around to coat the chicken evenly. Yup, technical term, "squoosh". If you can, stick this in the fridge overnight. If not, don't sweat over it.
- At this point you can freeze the meat, add the packages of tortillas, and have an OAMC meal. Simply defrost everything later and assemble. Do not assemble this and then freeze, flour tortillas do not freeze well in the presence of liquid.
- Now, you can dump the spiced chicken in the crockpot for 6 hours on low. Or you can brown the chicken in a big skillet on medium high heat - 4-5 minutes each side, then add chicken stock and simmer about 20 minutes until the chicken about falls apart.
- Remove chicken from cooking vessel to a large bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Shred the chicken using two forks or your hands (or just look at it hard if you used your crockpot). Add the reserved cooking liquid and stir to combine.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Prep a 9x13-inch baking dish by pouring 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom and "Rolling" it around the bottom to evenly coat.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken onto the bottom third of a tortilla, roll tight, and place in the pan, seam side down. Continue until you have filled the dish or run out of chicken. Pour on the rest of the enchilada sauce, and sprinkle on the cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is all melted and the sauce is bubbly and thick.
- Real Cook times: 20 to 30 minutes of work time (how fast can you roll them?); 6 hours cooking (if you use a crock pot) or 30 minutes cooking (if you use the stovetop); and 20 minutes in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 102.5, Sodium 1439.7, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6, Protein 40.7
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendy W88
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in 350* oven for 10 minutes to soften.
- For Sauce: In a saucepan, cook onion, garlic, coriander, and pepper in the butter until the onion is tender.
- Stir the flour into the sour cream, and then add to the onion mixture.
- Stir in broth and chili peppers all at once.
- Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 C of the cheese.
- For Filling: Stir 1/2 C of the sauce into the chicken, mixing well.
- Place about 2-3 soup-spoon-size of mixture on each tortilla and roll up.
- Arrange rolls, seam side down, in a lightly greased 12x8x2 baking dish.
- Top with remaining sauce.
- Bake, covered, in 350* oven for 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more until cheese melts.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- If Desired: garnish tops with olives, tomatoes, and cheese.
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendy W88
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in 350* oven for 10 minutes to soften.
- For Sauce: In a saucepan, cook onion, garlic, coriander, and pepper in the butter until the onion is tender.
- Stir the flour into the sour cream, and then add to the onion mixture.
- Stir in broth and chili peppers all at once.
- Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 C of the cheese.
- For Filling: Stir 1/2 C of the sauce into the chicken, mixing well.
- Place about 2-3 soup-spoon-size of mixture on each tortilla and roll up.
- Arrange rolls, seam side down, in a lightly greased 12x8x2 baking dish.
- Top with remaining sauce.
- Bake, covered, in 350* oven for 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more until cheese melts.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- If Desired: garnish tops with olives, tomatoes, and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.2, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 1061, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 34.8
DAD'S WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
When Dad's in the kitchen, he makes every minute count! Case in point, these cheesy chicken enchiladas. 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes in the oven.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix chicken, cumin and 1/2 cup each salsa and cheese in bowl.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining salsa onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in baking dish. Top with remaining salsa and cheese.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 34 g
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you save time and ensure that your enchiladas are cooked evenly.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients always taste better, so use them whenever possible. This is especially true for the salsa and guacamole.
- Season Your Chicken: Don't forget to season your chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices before cooking. This will help give it flavor.
- Cook Your Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through before assembling your enchiladas. You can do this by using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
- Use a Variety of Cheeses: Using a variety of cheeses will give your enchiladas a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses.
Conclusion:
These chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. They're packed with flavor and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give these chicken enchiladas a try!
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