Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish loved by people of all ages. They are a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings and sauces, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a festive dish to serve at your next party, there's an enchilada recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite enchilada recipes, including a traditional cheese enchilada, a spicy chicken enchilada, and a vegetarian black bean enchilada. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious enchiladas that everyone will love.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
ANGELA'S AWESOME ENCHILADAS
The secret is in the seasonings! I whipped these up on my own using stuff I had on hand. Shredding the chicken is the most time-consuming step, but it's worth it in the end. Give these babies a try! Serve with sour cream and a side of Spanish rice.
Provided by MomSavedbyGrace
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. Set the shredded chicken aside. Meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. Spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. Fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1764.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
- While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some canola oil. Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate. Place on some of the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives. Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar. Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
- Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
- Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right tortillas: Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for enchiladas, but you can also use flour tortillas. Flour tortillas are more pliable and less likely to break, while corn tortillas have a more authentic flavor.
- Warm the tortillas before filling them: This will make them more pliable and less likely to tear.
- Don't overfill the tortillas: You should be able to roll them up without them bursting.
- Use a variety of fillings: Enchiladas can be filled with anything from chicken and cheese to beans and vegetables.
- Don't skip the sauce: The sauce is what makes enchiladas so delicious. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Bake the enchiladas until they are hot and bubbly: This will help the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt.
- Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With so many different variations, there is sure to be an enchilada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dinner idea, give enchiladas a try!
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