Best 8 Lls Favorite Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the most tantalizing recipe for "lls favorite chicken enchiladas." Get ready to unravel a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of rolling and baking, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating this beloved dish. Along the way, you'll learn expert tips and tricks to elevate your enchiladas to mouthwatering perfection. So, prepare to indulge in a culinary experience like no other as we uncover the secrets behind "lls favorite chicken enchiladas."

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

MY FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE



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This Chicken Enchilada recipe is fool proof and 100% delicious. Full of tender chicken, garlic, onions, cilantro, tangy enchilada sauce and lots of ooey gooey cheese!

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded or finely chopped ((about 3 cups))
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup red onion, cut in a small dice
3 plump garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 10 ounce cans red mild enchilada sauce, divided
10-12 tortillas - flour (fajita size) (**see note if using corn tortillas)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
pinch red pepper flakes
2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6 green onions, chopped- white and light green parts only

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • In a large non-stick skillet saute the 1/2 cup diced onions and 3 chopped garlic cloves in the oil over medium heat. About 5 minutes until the onions are slightly translucent.
  • Add the 3 cups cooked chicken, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, pinch red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/3 cup enchilada sauce. Stir to coat the chicken with all the seasonings and sauce.
  • Prepare a 9x13 glass baking dish by pouring the remaining 2/3 of the opened can of enchilada sauce to the bottom of the pan.
  • Now set up an assembly line for your enchiladas. Tortillas, chicken filling, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and the prepared pan.
  • Place a few spoonfuls of chicken down the center of one tortilla and top with a few pinches of cheese. Roll the tortilla over the filling and lay it, seam side down, in the prepared pan. Continue this process until all the tortillas and filling are used. You will have 10-12 enchiladas.
  • Top the rolled enchiladas with the remaining can of sauce, remaining cup of cheese and all the green onions.
  • Cover the pan with foil and place in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Let the Chicken Enchiladas cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE YOU'LL EVER TRY...



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I came across this recipe about three years ago on TOH's website. It originally called for 10 flour tortillas (6 inches), but I found my alteration to the recipe to be much better. I have also substituted on occasion pintos for black beans, and used Pace Picante sauce instead of the salsa. This recipe has become a staple at my house.

Provided by Layla Noel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups salsa
2 cups shredded chicken
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
8 extra 10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream, and black olives

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13" x 9" baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until blended. Stir in the chicken, beans, and chilies.
  • Place about 6 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place the enchiladas seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese has melted and the enchilidas are heated through. Serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives if desired.

FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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We added another layer of flavor to this dish originally submitted by Rebekah Sabo of Rochester, New York. The spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar complements the spices already in the recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with chili powder. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Sprinkle with flour, coriander and spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar; stir until blended., Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the corn, onions, chilies and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro., Spread 2/3 cup filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine the salsa, tomato sauce and remaining cilantro; pour over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LL'S FAVORITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is my own personal recipe that we have loved for years. I just never got around to writing it down in recipe form. I have also used 1 pkg. Lawry's fajita marinade instead of the rub. The tortillas could be steamed in a steamer in stead of being fried.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup Mexican seasoning (Mexican Seasoning Mix , I used the whole recipe minus the red peppers)
1 small onion, chopped finely (optional)
24 corn tortillas
1 1/2 lbs cheese, grated (I use mexican combination or monterey jack)
28 ounces red enchilada sauce (I use mild or use medium if you like things hotter, I use El Pato brand)
24 ounces sour cream (I have used regular and low-fat)
oil for frying tortilla
guacamole

Steps:

  • This recipe uses 2 13x9 pans. 12 enchiladas per pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 35 minutes total.
  • Put the rub on the chicken. (or marinate the chicken breasts for 30 minutes.).
  • Cook the breasts on broil for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Let the breasts cool for 15 minutes.
  • Chop the chicken breasts finely. Set aside.
  • If using onions add them to chicken .
  • Combine enchilada sauce and sour cream in large saucepan. Heat on low.
  • Soften tortillas on both sides in oil, or steam. I drain torillas on paper towels until used.
  • Put 4 serving spoons of sauce in the bottom of pan.
  • Dip tortilla into sauce mixture on both sides of tortilla.
  • Put tortilla in pan, add 1 heaping serving spoon chicken and then cheese into tortilla.
  • Wrap up and proceed with the next 11 tortillas.
  • Set this pan aside and proceed with the rest of enchiladas in other pan.
  • Divide the leftover sauce over the the enchiladas in both pans.
  • Spread the last 8 oz. of grated cheese between the 2 pans. I use approximately 8 oz cheese per pan.
  • Cover with foil. At this point I refrigerate one pan for later in the week.
  • Bake pan for 20 minutes , then remove foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let set 10 minutes.
  • Serve with guacamole.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Mexican Spice Blend
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
5 canned whole green chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 canned chipotle chiles, seeded and minced
1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
16 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, canned
1 cup shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses
Garnish: chopped cilantro leaves, chopped scallions, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

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

FASTEST EVER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded cooked chicken 2 pounds cooked chicken breasts
12 ounces grated cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
1 -1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups store bought salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with the butter and set aside.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add 2 1/2 cups of the grated cheese, the sour cream, red onions, and some salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Place the tortillas on your work surface. Spoon about 1 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla and roll them up. Place the rolls, seam-side down, in the prepared baking dish (it will be a tight fit). Scatter the salsa over the tortillas. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, 40 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle the enchiladas with the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Return the baking dish to the oven until the cheese is melted and edges of tortilla are just beginning to get crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve hot.

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 ENCHILADAS



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This Mexican recipe came to The Times in 2002 by way of Amanda Hesser. It is a simply prepared casserole of shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas underneath a mild, seed-speckled tomatillo sauce. Crumbled queso añejo, a sharp white cheese, is sprinkled over the top before it is baked until the cheese melts and the entire dish is heated through. You could serve it with rice and a medley of steamed beets, cauliflower and carrots, as a cook in Mexico might, but a crisp green salad would be welcome, too. (After reading several comments from readers who felt the sauce needed to be doubled, we retested the recipe and agreed. We've updated the amounts accordingly.)

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Sea salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
2 pounds tomatillos, papery skin removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large white onions, peeled, 1 chopped, the other sliced into rings
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
12 corn tortillas
8 ounces queso añejo or cotija, crumbled
Mexican crema or crème fraîche for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of salted water to a simmer and poach the chicken over low heat until just cooked through, about 9 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Let cool. With your fingers, finely shred the chicken. Lightly season with salt, toss to mix and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Cut the tomatillos in half. Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to fit the tomatillos in 1 layer. When the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and jalapeño and sauté until the onion is softened at the edges. Add the tomatillos, season with salt and continue cooking until wilted. Turn off the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Pour the tomatillos into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning. Pour the sauce into a shallow bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-quart baking dish and spread a little sauce on the bottom. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, soften each in a dry, hot skillet for about 8 seconds per side, then coat lightly with sauce. Lay each tortilla on a plate and sprinkle about 1/3 cup of shredded chicken in the middle and roll into a cylinder. Repeat, lining up tortillas tightly in the dish.
  • Spread the rest of the sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with queso añejo. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes longer, until the queso añejo is melted. Dollop with crema, garnish with onion rings and serve with additional crema.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 861, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 81 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1662 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Prep your chicken ahead of time: To save time, consider cooking your chicken in advance. You can boil, bake, or shred it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble your enchiladas.
  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used for enchiladas, but corn tortillas are the more traditional choice. If you're using corn tortillas, be sure to soften them in warm water or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for a few seconds before filling and rolling.
  • Don't overfill your enchiladas: Overfilling your enchiladas can make them difficult to roll and seal, and can also result in a soggy mess. Aim to fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of filling.
  • Use a flavorful enchilada sauce: The enchilada sauce is one of the most important components of the dish, so be sure to choose one that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own from scratch.
  • Top with your favorite toppings: Once your enchiladas are baked, top them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own chicken enchiladas at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a delicious and satisfying meal.

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