Best 6 No Tortilla Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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There's nothing quite like a warm, cheesy enchilada, but traditional enchiladas are time-consuming to make and can be high in carbs due to the tortilla shells. If you're looking for a flavorful, healthier, and easier option, no-tortilla chicken enchiladas are the way to go. Whether you're following a low-carb diet, looking for a gluten-free option, or simply want to try something new, this innovative take on a classic Mexican dish will satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NO TORTILLA CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this No Tortilla Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 scallion, chopped
3 egg whites
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

  • 25Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium skillet, add cornstarch, cumin, cocoa powder, garlic powder and chili powder. Whisk in two cups of water and tomato sauce.
  • Continue to stir until sauce thickens.
  • In a seperate skillet, add cooked chicken and cook in a 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce and simmer.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and half and half until well blended.
  • Heat up small skillet, spray with non-stick spray and add just enough egg mixture to coat pan.
  • Cook for about 1-2 minutes. Repeat until the mixture is gone.
  • Place one of the egg crepes in a baking dish and coat with a small amount of sauce. Add chicken, cheese and roll. Repeat and then top with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle scallions and cheese on top and bake for 10-15 min or until cheese melted.

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

15-MINUTE NO FRY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS, HONEST!



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Make and share this 15-Minute No Fry Chicken Enchiladas, honest! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OB Nurse

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (I prefer Macayo's)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips (I prefer "white" corn chips)
8 ounces grated monterey jack cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese
lettuce (optional)
tomatoes (optional)
black olives (optional)
chopped green onion (optional)
sour cream (optional)
salsa (etc.) (optional)

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix green chili enchilada sauce, soup, and sour cream in a LARGE bowl.
  • Stir in diced, cooked chicken.
  • While still in bag, crush chips into smaller pieces (but don't make them all crumbs) and pour into soup mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into lightly greased 9X13" baking dish.
  • Top with grated cheese.
  • Bake at 350-degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • When serving, add toppings of your choice.

HEALTHIER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS I



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I've always liked this recipe because it is quick and easy. I'm always looking for ways to cut out excess fat so I use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream. I also like to add fiber to make the meal a little healthier for my family so I add black beans and some bell peppers. This also adds color! To make it super healthy I use whole-wheat flour tortillas. And it still tastes just as delicious!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 (10 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain excess fat. Cube chicken and return to skillet. Add onion, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, and black beans.
  • Roll even amounts of mixture into tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1444.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS II



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A great way to use leftover chicken. Even kids love these!

Provided by teppij

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped green onions
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the green onion until tender (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add the garlic powder, then stir in the green chiles, cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix well. Reserve 3/4 of this sauce and set aside. To the remaining 1/4 of the sauce in the saucepan, add the chicken and 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir together.
  • Fill each flour tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the reserved 3/4 of the sauce with the milk. Spoon this mixture over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1459 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

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.

Tips:

  • Prep your chicken: For juicy, flavorful chicken, season it generously with a blend of spices and herbs before cooking. You can use a store-bought spice mix or create your own using ingredients like chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Enchiladas are a great way to sneak in extra veggies. Try using a mix of bell peppers, onions, corn, zucchini, and spinach.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: While cheddar is a classic enchilada cheese, you can also use Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or queso Oaxaca. Or, try a blend of different cheeses for a more complex flavor.
  • Make sure your sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what really makes enchiladas special. Use a flavorful enchilada sauce, either store-bought or homemade. If you're making your own, be sure to use fresh ingredients and simmer it for long enough to develop a rich flavor.
  • Assemble your enchiladas carefully: To prevent them from falling apart, spoon the filling into the center of each tortilla and roll them up tightly. Then, place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  • Bake until bubbly and hot: Bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

No-tortilla chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give no-tortilla chicken enchiladas a try.

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