Best 6 Green White And Red Enchiladas Recipes

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Craving a dish that combines the flavors of Mexico with stunning visual appeal? Look no further than green, white, and red enchiladas! This traditional Mexican recipe is a true delight, offering a harmonious blend of colors, textures, and flavors. Prepared using freshly made corn tortillas, these enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, bathed in three distinct sauces, and topped with melted cheese. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or simply seeking a flavorful meal, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the art of crafting green, white, and red enchiladas that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN, WHITE, AND RED ENCHILADAS



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These tasty enchiladas are made with chicken and have three colors on them (representing the Mexican flag). There is a delicious green sauce (which represents hope and the independence movement). There is light refreshing sour cream to garnish in white (which represents purity and the purity of the Catholic faith). There is a tasty tomato salsa in red (which represents union, and the Spaniards that joined in the quest for Independence- also the blood of the National Heroes). Easy to prepare, and great for any Mexican party or Latino themed dinner.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 cup chicken broth
12 fresh corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups queso fresco
1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa
2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together cooked chicken with cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and chopped green chilies; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease bottom of large ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Heat chicken broth until it is warm and place in a shallow bowl.
  • Immerse corn tortillas one at a time immediately before filling- just until it softens just a tad; do not oversoak.
  • Remove tortilla from broth, and add another while filling.
  • Place about 3 tablespoons of chicken filling across the center of the tortilla, then roll up.
  • Place rolled tortilla into the casserole dish.
  • Repeat until all tortillas and filling are used.
  • Pour green chile enchilada sauce and tomato salsa over the tops of the rolled tortillas, leaving some of each sauce exposed so it shows red/green.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese and top with chopped cilantro.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or so or until dish is warmed through, cheese is melted, and slightly golden on top.
  • Serve enchiladas garnished with a spoonful of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039.7, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 217.6, Sodium 2717.4, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 70.9

EASY GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 onion, diced
1 tablespoon butter
One 15-ounce can green enchilada sauce
Two 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies
2 cups freshly grated Cheddar-Jack cheese
12 yellow corn tortillas
Store-bought salsa, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the onions with the butter over medium-low heat until the onions are nice and golden brown.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the green enchilada sauce with the green chilies and heat until very warm.
  • In the microwave or in the oven (on a baking sheet), melt some cheese all over the top of each tortilla so that it covers most of the surface area.
  • To serve, stack three cheesy tortillas on top of one another. Spoon green sauce over the top and add store-bought salsa, sour cream and cilantro as needed. Delish and so, so easy!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE



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Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!

Provided by aaronspool

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for pan-frying
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (1 at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to pan as needed. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
  • Divide chicken, 10 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in the sour cream and chiles, heating thoroughly but do not boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over the enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 172.2 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 1081.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN AND RED SAUCE



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After researching other chicken enchilada recipes, I came up with my own using different things I liked

Provided by Kimberly D.

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cut up cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
20 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, blend
1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse beans and corn.
  • Combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, beans, corn, chiles, and garlic powder and onion powder in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease bottom of 2 13'x9' pans.
  • Soften tortillas in microwave, 5 at a time, between slightly damp paper towels for 50 sec. at a time.
  • Scoop 3-4 T. chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll up and place edge side down in greased pan.
  • Pour half of green sauce over each pan, half of salsa over each pan, and sprinkle each pan with one cup each of the cheese mixture.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.1, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 1074.6, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 33.5

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILI & SOUR CREAM SAUCE RECIPE



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Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions make this an easy weeknight meal. My family basically INHALED them. This is our favorite Enchilada recipe.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
8 soft flour tortillas
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan using non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cooked chicken, chili powder (optional) and 1 cup of cheese together. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a medium sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in sour cream, chilies, cilantro, onion powder, and garlic powder, and pepper. Make sure that you don't bring this to a boil- you don't want to have curdled sour cream!
  • Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-22 minutes and then place under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

CARNITAS ENCHILADAS



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If you are looking for a delicious way to repurpose leftover pork roast, do I have a recipe for you! Shred up your leftover pork and cook it with traditional carnitas seasonings, then wrap in a corn tortilla and bake in this delicious sauce! Top with Monterey Jack cheese, and garnish any way you like. We like it with a little shredded lettuce, salsa, slices of avocado, and some lime.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Enchiladas

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided, or as needed
4 cups shredded cooked pork
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons frozen 100% orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups salsa verde
1 cup sour cream
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shredded pork, chopped onion, orange juice concentrate, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until onion is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and continue to cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer everything to a plate and allow to cool slightly. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine salsa verde and sour cream in a mixing bowl, stirring well. Spread about 1 cup of salsa verde mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving the rest.
  • Add remaining cooking oil to the cleaned skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Gently warm each tortilla in the oil, about 2 minutes per side, making the tortillas flexible. Add more oil, if needed.
  • Place a tortilla on a work surface and add 3 tablespoons of pork mixture and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla gently around the filling, and place seam side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • When all tortillas are rolled up and in the dish, pour the reserved salsa-sour cream mixture over the filled tortillas.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven; sprinkle on remaining cheese and allow to melt while the enchiladas cool, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 336.1 mg

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the taste of your enchiladas. Whenever possible, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses will give your enchiladas a more complex and flavorful filling. Try using a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making enchiladas. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique dishes.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're making them for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these recipes will help you create a meal that everyone will love. So get creative and have fun with it!

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