Best 7 Jennas Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the tantalizing flavors and comforting warmth of jenna's chicken enchiladas. This delectable dish, steeped in tradition and bursting with savory goodness, has captivated taste buds and hearts alike for generations. As you embark on a culinary journey to recreate this beloved classic, let us guide you through the essential steps and provide you with a recipe that will unveil the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece.

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VALERIE'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 14 enchiladas

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 poblano pepper
1/2 large yellow onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (about 1/2 bunch)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from canned chipotles in adobo
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
One 28-ounce can tomato puree
1 cup chicken stock
3 cups shredded white-meat chicken, from 1 large rotisserie chicken
Fourteen 5 1/2-inch yellow corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 cup sour cream
2 avocados, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (about 1/2 bunch)
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Add the tomatoes, poblano, onions and garlic cloves to the prepared baking sheet. Toss with the oil to coat, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic, flip the poblano over, and continue roasting until the poblano and onions are charred and the tomatoes are soft and beginning to split, another 15 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
  • Peel the garlic and remove the skin and stem from the poblano (remove the seeds, too, for a milder sauce).
  • Adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, cilantro, vinegar, adobo sauce, coriander, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until evenly combined but still with some texture, similar to crushed canned tomatoes. Pour into a large saucepot and stir in the tomato puree and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just to combine the flavors. Remove from the heat and season with salt.
  • Place the shredded chicken in a bowl, mix with 2 cups of the enchilada sauce and let marinate for at least 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed.
  • Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and place in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until softened.
  • Spread 2 cups of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch broiler-proof baking dish. Remove the tortillas from the oven. To the center of each tortilla, add 1/4 cup of the marinated chicken, a sprinkle of Monterey Jack, and some enchilada sauce. Wrap the tortillas around the filling (they should be about the size of a cigar) and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack and the olives. Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes, until the sauce just begins to bubble up around the edges. Turn the oven to broil and cook until the cheese has browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Serve the enchiladas with queso fresco, sour cream, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great recipe for a quick dinner. There aren't many ingredients and doesn't take a lot of time.

Provided by IANKRIS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and salsa. Cook, stirring until melted and well blended. Stir in chicken and pinto beans. Fill tortillas with the mixture, roll and place into the prepared baking dish. Spread cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1166 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE I



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A delicious recipe that is easy to make, and can be prepared the day before and baked the next day. These enchiladas are almost like a Mexican lasagna!

Provided by PANZER33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 onion, chopped
1 pinch garlic powder
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces processed cheese spread
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 5 quart pot combine the chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder and cheese. Heat over medium high until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the mixture and the tortillas like you would lasagna. Make sure to put a thin layer of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. After layering, place dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Let stand and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2042.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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The popular "Magnolia Table" cookbooks by Joanna Gaines are full of Texas classics like king ranch, chicken spaghetti and this creamy version of chicken enchiladas. The combination of tart salsa verde (which has tomatillos and green chiles) with cream and melted cheese makes it special; don't use red enchilada sauce here. The cream of chicken soup mixed with the chicken meat makes a super-rich filling, but you can absolutely use an additional 8 ounces of sour cream instead if you prefer.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, casseroles, poultry, main course

Time 50m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
2 (10-ounce) cans mild green enchilada sauce
1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream (1 cup)
4 cups shredded meat from 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (14-ounce) bag grated mozzarella cheese (about 3 1/2 cups)
10 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Cooked rice (preferably Mexican rice) and seasoned beans (preferably charro beans), warmed, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce, condensed soup and sour cream. Spread 1/2 cup in the baking dish; set aside the remaining 3 1/2 cups creamy enchilada sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and chiles (including any liquid from the can); set aside.
  • Sprinkle about 2 heaping tablespoons mozzarella on a tortilla, then add a heaping 1/3 cup of the shredded chicken and chiles. Tightly roll up the tortilla and place it seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling and rolling the remaining tortillas with 2 tablespoons mozzarella and a heaping 1/3 cup chicken mixture, placing the tortillas in the baking dish as they are filled, pushing the rolled tortillas as needed to fit in a single layer.
  • Pour the reserved creamy enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. If you'd like it to be a bit browner in spots, you can pop it under the broiler for another minute or two.
  • Sprinkle enchiladas with tomato and cilantro and pass with lime wedges for squeezing on top. Serve enchiladas with rice and beans, if desired. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in a 300-degree oven.

JESSICA ALBA'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Bake     Oscars     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Cheddar     Potluck     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Self     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken stock
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each), cut into strips
1 jalapeño pepper
1 clove garlic
1 jar (12 oz) salsa
1 cup shredded lowfat cheddar
1/2 cup shredded lowfat Monterey Jack
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced black olives, drained
1 can (16 oz) traditional enchilada sauce
1 can (16 oz) green chile enchilada sauce
Mexican hot sauce
Cayenne pepper
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
8 corn tortillas (6 inches across)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°. In a medium pot, boil stock, chicken, jalapeño and garlic 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Strain chicken, run cold water over it and shred into a bowl. Mix in salsa and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine cheddar, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack, cilantro and olives; set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, combine enchilada sauces and add Mexican hot sauce and cayenne to taste. Stir until simmering. Set aside. Coat an 11" x 13" casserole pan with nonstick spray. Microwave tortillas 20 seconds. Place small handfuls of cheese mixture and chicken in center of each tortilla, roll up and place in pan, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Ladle on sauce, then add remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack. Bake 20 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

JENNA'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A very American enchillada, but a good weeknight meal. DH asked me to get the recipe and here it is!

Provided by Cadylynn

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 2 enchilladas, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts
2 -4 green onions (chopped)
1 (14 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (14 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
16 ounces sour cream
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
6 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • set aside 1/2 cup cheese.
  • mix everything else together.
  • place most of the mixture in tortillas.
  • Put the rest of it on top of the enchilladas.
  • put remaining cheese on top.
  • bake at 375 for 30 min or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1711.8, Fat 121.6, SaturatedFat 62.9, Cholesterol 363.2, Sodium 3695.9, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 93.8

JENNA'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a recipe that I made years and years ago at a mother-daughter activity and is just your basic, simple enchilada recipe. I think I like it because it is just sooo easy and super fast to make!

Provided by JFluckie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
3 cups cubed chicken
2 cups grated cheese
1 small can green chili
flour tortilla
14 ounces enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Mix soup & sour cream. Add chicken, grated cheese & chilies. Mix.
  • Divide mix between tortillas, roll up.
  • Put on baking sheet.
  • Pour over sauce.
  • Bake 30 min on 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 1975.3, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 15.9

Tips:

  • Prep the chicken beforehand: This can be done a day in advance or even longer. Simply cook the chicken according to the recipe's instructions, then shred it and store it in the refrigerator or freezer until you're ready to make the enchiladas.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Mexican cheese blends, such as queso Oaxaca or queso Chihuahua, are great options for enchiladas. You can also use a combination of shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Don't overstuff the enchiladas: Too much filling will make them difficult to roll and they may fall apart when you bake them.
  • Use a flavorful enchilada sauce: A good enchilada sauce should have a balance of spice, heat, and flavor. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own using the recipe provided in the blog post.
  • Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. You can also add a sprinkle of cotija cheese for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Jenna's Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your enchiladas turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Jenna's Chicken Enchiladas a try!

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