Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a flavorful and tantalizing enchilada chicken marinade! Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a fiesta of Mexican flavors. In this article, we will unveil the secrets behind crafting the perfect marinade that will transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish. Get ready to tantalize your senses with a blend of aromatic spices, zesty herbs, and tangy ingredients that will elevate your enchiladas to a new level of deliciousness. From choosing the right ingredients to marinating techniques and grilling or baking tips, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the art of creating the best enchilada chicken marinade that will leave your family and friends begging for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE
Recipe for homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Tortillas filled with chicken in a creamy and cheesy enchilada. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for make-ahead meals.
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Shred pre-cooked chicken or cook your own: Add chicken to a saucepan, completely cover with water and season with 1 tsp salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
- In a bowl beat the cream cheese. Add the sour cream, green chilis, enchiladas sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika; beat until combined.
- Divide the mixture into two bowls, add 2/3 of the sauce into a large bowl. Set aside remaining 1/3 of the sauce for the top.
- Add the shredded chicken with 2 cups cheese to the first bowl with 2/3 of the sauce. Mix with a spatula to combine.
- Generously add chicken filling to the center of each tortilla and roll up tortillas tightly. Arrange the tortillas in a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Pour the reserved 1/3 of sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (add more cheese if desired).
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400˚F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1606 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN ENCHILADA MARINATED CHICKEN- HOMEMADE GOURMET
Great chicken marinade using Homemade Gourmet's Chicken Enchilada Soup Seasoning. For more recipes using Homemade Gourmet mixes see Cookingfor7s public recipe book, "Homemade Gourmet Recipes".
Provided by Homemade Gourmet Ju
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix first three ingredients together in a gallon zip top bag by zipping bag closed and squishing until ingredients are well mixed. Add chicken pieces and shake until chicken is coated.
- Marinade overnight if using the next day.
- If freezing, squeeze out excess air and freeze. (Make sure you are using a freezer bag if you are freezing.).
- Broil, grill or bake chicken pieces until meat is fork tender and juices run clear. Broil or grill on medium-high heat about 10 minutes on each side, or bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 143.3, Protein 47.3
ENCHILADA CHICKEN
We enjoy southwestern flavors and this six-ingredient recipe never gets boring. The chicken sizzles in the skillet before getting baked and comes out tender and juicy every time. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend. In an ovenproof skillet, brown chicken in oil. Top with enchilada sauce, cheese and cilantro. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- One at a time, hold the tortillas over the stovetop burner (heated to medium heat) to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set the warmed tortillas aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mix.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until done in the middle and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate to cool, then shred finely with a fork.
- Throw the onions into the same skillet, stir them around and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes; set them aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to warm through.
- To assemble the enchiladas: Pour 2 cups of the sauce into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and leave the rest in the skillet. Dip a tortilla into the sauce in the skillet, then lay it on a baking sheet or plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some chicken and finally, some of the caramelized onions. Roll it up tightly, then place it seam-side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Give it a final sprinkling of chili powder.
- Bake until hot and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve the enchiladas topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, a sprinkling of cilantro and a wedge of lime.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE YOU'LL EVER TRY...
I came across this recipe about three years ago on TOH's website. It originally called for 10 flour tortillas (6 inches), but I found my alteration to the recipe to be much better. I have also substituted on occasion pintos for black beans, and used Pace Picante sauce instead of the salsa. This recipe has become a staple at my house.
Provided by Layla Noel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13" x 9" baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until blended. Stir in the chicken, beans, and chilies.
- Place about 6 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place the enchiladas seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese has melted and the enchilidas are heated through. Serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives if desired.
ULTIMATE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This is like a creamy, cheesy, full-of-flavor-in-every-bite dish. The chicken is tender and moist and the tortillas are soft. The enchilada sauce is tangy and pungent and complements the creamy, rich filling so well. This is also great for entertaining because it can be fully assembled ahead of time or even frozen and cooked later. Serve with toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place chicken on a large sheet of foil and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Seal the foil around the chicken and place the packet on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred cooked chicken and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- While chicken cooks, prepare tortillas. Spread both sides of each tortilla lightly with butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast each tortilla, about 10 seconds on each side, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add remaining salt, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are very tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in tomatoes and cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon refried beans, if using, in the center of a tortilla. Add about 1/4 cup chicken filling and roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining beans and filling. Pour 1/4 cup sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange enchiladas in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread to evenly coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 162.9 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 2146.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Provided by Molly McCarty
Categories Chicken Herb Bake Kid-Friendly Cheddar Cream Cheese Sour Cream Bon Appétit Washington Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix 1 3/4 cups sour cream, chilies, green onions, 1/2 cup cilantro and cumin in large bowl. Mix in chicken and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon generous 1/2 cup filling down center of each tortilla. Top filling with cream cheese strip. Roll up each tortilla, enclosing filling. Arrange enchiladas seam side down in prepared dish. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour picante sauce over enchiladas. Cover and bake until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Top with remaining sour cream. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This Mexican recipe came to The Times in 2002 by way of Amanda Hesser. It is a simply prepared casserole of shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas underneath a mild, seed-speckled tomatillo sauce. Crumbled queso añejo, a sharp white cheese, is sprinkled over the top before it is baked until the cheese melts and the entire dish is heated through. You could serve it with rice and a medley of steamed beets, cauliflower and carrots, as a cook in Mexico might, but a crisp green salad would be welcome, too. (After reading several comments from readers who felt the sauce needed to be doubled, we retested the recipe and agreed. We've updated the amounts accordingly.)
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a pan of salted water to a simmer and poach the chicken over low heat until just cooked through, about 9 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Let cool. With your fingers, finely shred the chicken. Lightly season with salt, toss to mix and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Cut the tomatillos in half. Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to fit the tomatillos in 1 layer. When the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and jalapeño and sauté until the onion is softened at the edges. Add the tomatillos, season with salt and continue cooking until wilted. Turn off the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the tomatillos into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning. Pour the sauce into a shallow bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-quart baking dish and spread a little sauce on the bottom. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, soften each in a dry, hot skillet for about 8 seconds per side, then coat lightly with sauce. Lay each tortilla on a plate and sprinkle about 1/3 cup of shredded chicken in the middle and roll into a cylinder. Repeat, lining up tortillas tightly in the dish.
- Spread the rest of the sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with queso añejo. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes longer, until the queso añejo is melted. Dollop with crema, garnish with onion rings and serve with additional crema.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 861, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 81 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1662 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use a variety of chiles: Different types of chiles will give your marinade a different flavor profile. For a smoky flavor, use chipotle or ancho chiles. For a more spicy flavor, use cayenne or jalapeño chiles. And for a milder flavor, use poblano or Anaheim chiles.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: In addition to chiles, you can also add other spices to your marinade, such as cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavor it will absorb. If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for as little as 15 minutes, but for best results, marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
- Use a non-stick skillet or grill pan: This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking and burning.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Enchilada chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make the best enchilada chicken marinade that will give your chicken a flavorful and juicy taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give enchilada chicken a try!
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