If you desire an extraordinary culinary expedition that will transport your taste buds on a journey of pure ecstasy, look no further than the captivating realm of "five-star chicken enchiladas." Envision a harmonious tapestry of tender chicken, swathed in a tantalizing marinade of spices and herbs, enveloped in a warm embrace of soft tortillas, and adorned with a vibrant tapestry of melted cheeses. Each bite of this enchanting creation is a symphony of flavors, where the smoky allure of roasted chiles intertwines with the subtle sweetness of corn and the tangy zest of fresh cilantro. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more, as we unveil the secrets of crafting the ultimate "five-star chicken enchiladas."
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
My all-time favorite chicken enchilada recipe! See notes above for possible ingredient variations.
Provided by Ali
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare your enchilada sauce.
- In large sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced chicken and green chiles, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté the mixture for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through. Add in the beans and stir until evenly combined. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- To assemble the enchiladas, set up an assembly line including: tortillas, enchilada sauce, chicken mixture, and cheese. Lay out a tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Add a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in a line down the center of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Assemble the remaining enchiladas. Then spread any remaining sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas, followed by any extra cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the enchiladas are cooked through and the tortillas are slightly crispy on the outside. Transfer the baking dish to a wire baking rack.
- Serve the enchiladas immediately while they're nice and hot and melty, garnished with lots of fresh toppings. Enjoy!
FIVE-STAR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Going out on a limb with that name, but that's how we rate these little beauties! Make up a batch of my Mexican Gravy/Enchilada Sauce, and you're all set to make this recipe--otherwise just use canned enchilada sauce from the store.
Provided by Debber
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 12 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare filling: mix filling ingredients; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Pour enchilada sauce on a large dinner plate.
- Assemble enchiladas: Dip one tortilla in sauce on plate, then lay in 13x9 pan for baking.
- Fill center of tortilla with about 3 T. of filling; roll it up, place seam-side down in the pan.
- Do this with the rest of the tortillas, laying unfilled tortillas over the top as you assemble (don't get another pan dirty!); squeeze them all into one pan.
- Pour remaining two cups of enchilada sauce (topping) over the tortillas; sprinkle with cheese and olives.
- Pop the pan into the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole.
- ANOTHER SERVING OPTION: serve on a bed of lettuce, top with sour cream & guacamole.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
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
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 ENCHILADAS I
This is a quick and easy recipe. Good for quick suppers.
Provided by Debbie Donham
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain excess fat. Cube the chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the onion, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green pepper and garlic.
- Roll even amounts of the mixture in the tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1226.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
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
LONE STAR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Start with deli-roasted chicken and this family-friendly casserole will be ready in no time. For a milder version, use Monterey Jack cheese in place of pepper Jack. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a shallow bowl, combine cream and salt., Dip both sides of each tortilla in cream mixture; top with 1/4 cup chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining cream mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze for up to 6 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 897 calories, Fat 65g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 270mg cholesterol, Sodium 1437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.
SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
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
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.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Chicken enchiladas are easy to make, healthy, and sure to please kids. they can be made up to a day ahead or frozen up to a month ahead.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large pot, and pour chicken stock over it. Add enough water to cover if necessary. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until chicken is cooked through and very tender, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken to a bowl to cool, and reserve the stock to use for enchilada sauce if desired. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones, and shred; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until the slices start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add peppers, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
- When ready to assemble, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place enchilada sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, dip tortillas into sauce, one at a time, to soften, and place side by side on two baking sheets. Divide the shredded chicken and pepper mixture among the tortillas. Place cheeses in a bowl, and toss to combine. Top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Roll up tortillas, and place snugly seam side down in a 9-by-13-inch ovenproof baking dish. Top them with the remaining enchilada sauce and with the remaining grated cheese. Bake until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Serve with the salsa, sour cream, or both if desired.
CREAMY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE
These enchiladas are our favorite and so easy using a rotisserie chicken.
Provided by Kristen Hills
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for 1 minute.
- Add chicken, 1 can of the green chilies, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Next stir in 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Add cream and stir, letting mixture bubble and get hot. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a bowl combine the enchilada sauce, sour cream and green chilies. Whisk until well combined.
- To assemble, spoon some chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top with two spoonfuls of the enchilada sauce and roll up. Place seam side down in a 9x13 dish. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas. Top with cheese and bake covered 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or anything else you like on top of your enchiladas!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1373 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLY SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking. And there is NO canned cream soup in my enchiladas -- Hope you give them a try!
Provided by Debs Recipes
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a frying pan, cook chicken and onion together in oil over medium-high heat until chicken is just done.
- Divide cooked chicken evenly between 8 tortillas; add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese to each tortilla.
- Roll enchiladas and place seam-side down in a 9x13" baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour to make a roux, stir and cook until bubbly, and gradually whisk in chicken broth then bring to boiling, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green chilies.
- Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas.
- Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese (a baking dish may be double-wrapped and frozen at this point) and bake at 400° F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce near edges of baking dish is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.3, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 85.4, Sodium 755.8, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 24.3
Tips:
- Prep the chicken beforehand: To save time, cook the chicken ahead of time and shred it. This can be done up to 3 days in advance.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to mix and match different types of cheeses to create a unique flavor. Some popular options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack.
- Don't overfill the enchiladas: When filling the enchiladas, be careful not to overfill them. They should be able to be rolled up without breaking.
- Bake until golden brown: Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings before serving. Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
These Five-Star Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give these enchiladas a try!
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