Best 11 Leftover Turkey Enchiladas Recipes

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When faced with a plethora of leftover turkey after a joyous Thanksgiving feast, transform it into a delectable and comforting dish with leftover turkey enchiladas. This culinary creation not only offers a clever way to repurpose holiday leftovers but also promises a delightful and versatile meal that can be easily tailored to suit diverse preferences and spice levels. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to nourish your family on a cold winter evening, leftover turkey enchiladas stand as a satisfying and savory solution that's sure to please taste buds of all ages.

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

LEFTOVER TURKEY - ENCHILADAS



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What to do with all the leftover Holiday Turkey Meat - This was a big hit, and a treat to have something spicy after holiday eating holiday leftovers for a few days.

Provided by Chuck_Roast

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups leftover cooked dark turkey meat, shredded
1/2 cup onion, finely diced (to taste)
4 -5 garlic cloves, fresh minced (to taste)
3 cups enchilada sauce, divided (recipezaar Texas Red Enchilada Sauce)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine (optional)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (any type will work)
8 -10 small flour tortillas, warmed (smaller size 6-8-inch)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained and diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (more if desired)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Heat a skillet to medium, add some oil and saute the onions for a few minutes then add the peppers and garlic and saute until the onion become translucent.
  • Add Tomatoes, seasonings, Stir to combine.
  • Add Turkey and 1 cup of enchilada sauce - stir - simmer until some of the liquid has evaporated (not too juicy any more).
  • Add cream cheese and stir until well incorporated. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
  • In a 9X13" pan add 1 cup of enchilada sauce and coat bottom of pan.
  • Add about 1/4-1/3 cup of meat mixture to each tortillia - roll tortilla and place seem side down in a baking dish (just roll, don't fold ends).
  • Pour remaining Enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Bake i for about 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and side are bubbling slightly.
  • Variations - Add a can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to the meat mixture after incorporating the cream cheese.
  • Toppings (suggestions) - Salsa, lettuce, Chopped Olives, Chopped Onion, Chopped tomatoes, chopped jalapeno's.

CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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My family likes these enchiladas so much that they request a turkey dinner several times a year just so I'll make this dish with the leftovers. I usually double it because I feed three growing boys-two teenagers and my husband! -Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup canned chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe or green olives with pimientos
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce, divided
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Place 1/2 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top each with 1 teaspoon enchilada sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY



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This is such an easy enchilada dish to make and a great use for leftover turkey. It's also very easy to adapt to different tastes just by changing an ingredient or two.

Provided by cherylcobbs

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Enchilada Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
1 ½ cups sour cream, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky, mild green chile salsa, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix shredded turkey with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/2 package Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 package of Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl until well combined. Fill tortillas evenly with turkey mixture, roll up into enchiladas, and place in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix remaining sour cream and salsa together and pour over enchiladas. Top with remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 1541.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Serve with sour cream and refried beans if desired.

Provided by Marta Sanchez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
  • In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
  • Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
  • Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

THE GREAT AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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An easy Turkey Enchiladas recipe that is great for after Thanksgiving.

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Tomato     turkey     Bake     Hot Pepper     Fall     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Tortillas     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 28-ounce can enchilada sauce
5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chilies*
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups coarsely shredded cooked turkey
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
12 5- to 6-inch corn tortillas
*Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce are sold at Latin American markets, at specialty foods stores and at some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes and chipotles. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Mix turkey, 11/2 cups cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup onions and 1/2 cup cilantro in bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 tortilla until pliable, about 20 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1/4 cup turkey mixture in center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas. Arrange seam side down in dish. Spoon 2 1/2 cups sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake enchiladas until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Rewarm remaining sauce in saucepan over medium-low heat. Transfer to sauceboat. Serve enchiladas, passing sauce separately.

LEFTOVER TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These cheesy & flavorful enchiladas are the perfect way to use up all that leftover turkey from the holidays!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner     Main Course     Turkey

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 green pepper (diced)
½ onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic
8 tortillas (6" each, corn or flour)
2 cups leftover turkey (or chicken)
15 ounces enchilada sauce (divided)
2 cups Monterey jack cheese (shredded, divided )

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Heat oill in a small pan. Cook onion and peppers over medium heat until tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Toss with the turkey and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Place ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon on each tortilla. Top each with ¼ cup of the turkey mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, and the pepper mixture. Roll up and place in the pan.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1402 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEFTOVER TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These Turkey Enchiladas are an easy and delicious way to use up your Turkey leftovers from a big holiday meal! - especially after Thanksgiving!

Provided by Nora from Savory Nothings

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion (finely chopped)
4 cups cooked turkey (chopped; dark and white meat mixed is fine)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (2-oz) can sliced black olives
1 cup corn
1 (15-oz) can black beans (drained)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (15-oz) can red enchilada sauce
12 (8-inch) corn tortillas (warmed (see notes on tortilla types and amount needed))
3 cups shredded cheese (or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 360°F.
  • Sauté onion and turkey: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Stir through turkey and taco seasoning, add 2-3 tablespoon water (or chicken broth). Sauté until turkey meat has soaked up all liquid, about 1-2 minutes. Take off the heat.
  • Make filling: Stir black olives, corn, black beans and sour cream through turkey mixture. Add 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and combine well.
  • Assemble: Spread another 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of 9x13 inch casserole dish. Divide filling between warmed tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese each, then fold and arrange seam down in prepared dish.
  • Finish and bake: Spread remaining enchilada sauce on top, sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in hot oven for 25 minutes, or until fully heated through and bubbly around edges. Let sit on counter for 5 minutes, then serve.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER "ENCHILADAS" RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Leftover

Here's what you need: turkey, tortilla, mashed potato, stuffing, squash, green bean, corn, cranberry sauce, gravy, shredded monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

turkey, shredded
tortilla
mashed potato
stuffing
squash, cooked
green bean, cooked
corn, cooked
1 cup cranberry sauce
2 cups gravy
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Place one tortilla on a work surface. Place a small amount of each of your thanksgiving leftovers on the tortilla.
  • Fold the ends in, rotate the tortilla and roll upward, making sure none of the ingredients are coming out of the tortilla. Place in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Once your baking dish is filled with "enchiladas" pour the gravy over the top. Sprinkle the monterey jack over the "enchiladas."
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Sprinkle parsley over the "enchiladas." Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 9 grams

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite non-traditional way to use leftover turkey. It's become one of my family's favorite dinners, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup sour cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chilies in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the taco sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream and chili powder. Stir in turkey and 1/2 cup cheese. , Divide the mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the remaining sour cream and remaining peppers. , Pour sauce over enchiladas. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese, then tomatoes over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

LEFTOVER TURKEY OR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Leftover Turkey or Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 Enchiladas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shredded cooked turkey (or chicken or beef!)
1/2 cup cooked vegetables
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup add more cheddar cheese
3/4 cup salsa (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot sauce (optional)
6 tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl toss turkey, vegetables, cheese, salsa, hot sauce, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Spoon filling into tortilla shells. You may need to use more than four if your shells are small.
  • Roll the tortilla up and place seam side down into a lightly greased baking pan.
  • Top with extra cheese and salsa if desired.
  • Baked until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 1117.3, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 25.1

TURKEY ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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If you're trying to find what to do with all of your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner, this turkey enchiladas recipe is it! It is quick, easy, and delicious!

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Main Course

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked turkey (shredded)
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
8 flour tortillas
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces diced green chilis (1 can, drained)
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan using non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cooked turkey, chili powder (optional) and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese together. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, 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, can of chilies, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • **Be 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of leftover turkey.
  • Shred the turkey or chicken into small pieces before using.
  • Use a variety of tortillas, such as flour, corn, or whole wheat.
  • Add your favorite enchilada sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  • Bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Leftover turkey enchiladas are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. They are also a great way to meal prep for the week ahead. Simply make a batch of enchiladas on the weekend and then reheat them throughout the week for a quick and easy meal. You can also freeze the enchiladas for later.

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