Best 6 Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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In the culinary realm, where flavors dance upon the palate, there exists a tantalizing dish that ignites the senses and leaves a trail of lingering heat – the much-adored spicy black bean chicken enchiladas. This delectable creation, a symphony of zesty spices and tender textures, promises a culinary adventure like no other. As you embark on this culinary quest, let us guide you through the maze of ingredients and techniques, unveiling the secrets to crafting the perfect spicy black bean chicken enchiladas, a dish guaranteed to set your taste buds ablaze with delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, chile powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chiles, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened and the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves and Cotija.

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Cooked chicken strips and canned enchilada sauce hurry along this zesty entree. I came up with this spicy chicken enchiladas recipe shortly after I got married. It's a delicious dinner for two that's easy to double for company. &mdashAmy Dando, Apalachin, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup refried beans
4 flour tortillas (7 inches), warmed
1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Optional toppings: chopped tomato and shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Spread 1/4 cup refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture; roll up., Place in 2 ungreased small baking dishes. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese; sprinkle with olives., Cover and bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 46g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 2849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS FROM MISSION®



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Shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, and chiles in a creamy sauce are rolled into tortillas and baked with enchilada sauce and more cheese for this family-pleasing favorite.

Provided by Mission Foods

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mission®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Cooking spray
¼ cup chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup corn kernels
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 ¼ cups grated low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
⅔ cup fat-free sour cream
⅔ cup enchilada sauce
Hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco®
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x11x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken broth into a small frying pan, heat to simmer, add chicken breast, cover and simmer until no longer pink, turning once (approximately 25 minutes). Cool and shred.
  • In same frying pan, add onions and red pepper. Saute over medium heat until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, place chicken, onion-pepper mixture, beans, corn, cilantro, chilies, 2 cups of the cheese, and sour cream. Toss until thoroughly blended. Add tabasco, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 1/8 of mixture into center of each tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. When all 8 rolls are completed, pour Enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through. Makes 4 generous servings of 2 enchiladas each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7 calories, Carbohydrate 92.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 57.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 2173.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



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This is a recipe I've been perfecting for a while and I think I've reached nirvana. I crave these at least once a week and even though the instructions appear lengthy, it really is a simple dish to prepare and well worth the effort. Hubby has told me that if I ever open a restuarant that these should be on the menu, as they are far better than any enchiladas we've ever had dining out. And for those of you who claim to not like cilantro, please give this a try. If you didn't know better, you wouldn't know it had cilantro in it. The taste is just a hint of freshness when combined with everything else. Cooking the chicken in it's own little soup bath really gives it a nice subtle flavor too. I suppose if you were pressed for time, you could use a rotisserie chicken. I've also used other cheeses than monterey jack, but find that the jack is the best flavor combination. I have to admit, that most of the measurements are my best guess - feel free to use a little more or little less of any of the enchilada fillings, but I think what I've listed is pretty close to what I do. Also, if you prefer your sauce with a little heat to it, you could add in a little cayenne, but don't do to much and cover up all the other lovely flavors. I serve these with beans and rice on the side, and a little dollop of sour cream on the top. I have to admit, I'm pretty proud of this dish and hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Kater

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 yellow onion, quartered
1 tablespoon peppercorn
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves
1 chicken bouillon cube
8 flour tortillas, soft taco size
3 -4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2-3/4 cup water
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a skillet, cover with water, and add onion, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, and bouillon.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes (depending on how thick the breasts are). Remove from broth; set aside and let cool. When the chicken is cool, shred.
  • While chicken is cooking, melt 2 Tbsp butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until roux starts to turn light brown.
  • Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and adobo; stir to combine.
  • Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water.
  • Bring to a boil, the reduce heat to low. (You can add up to a 1/4 cup more water to thin it out a little if you prefer.).
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble enchiladas, warm tortillas in the microwave so they are more pliable, approximately one minute.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of the roughly chopped cilantro down the center of the tortilla.
  • Next, add 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Top with 2 Tbls of black beans and a generous 1/3 cup of shredded chicken.
  • Bring one side of the tortilla over the top of the filling, tuck in and continue to roll.
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with 1 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • Place rolled enchiladas in the pan and cover with remaining sauce and 1-2 cups of cheese and any remaining cilantro.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes, or until hot all the way thru and the sauce is bubbly.

CHICKEN & BEAN ENCHILADAS



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A family dinner that delivers four of your 5-a-day - tender chicken, red pepper and black beans, wrapped in tortilla, baked in the oven with passata and cheese

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 red onion , sliced
2 red peppers , deseeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tsp chipotle paste (add extra if you prefer more heat)
2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
400g can black beans or kidney beans
small bunch coriander , chopped
500ml passata
1 tsp ketchup or sugar
6 medium tortillas
50g mature cheddar , grated
green salad , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onions, peppers and half the garlic. Cook for 15 mins, stirring now and then until the veg has softened. Stir in the chipotle paste, then fry for 1 min more. Add the chicken strips, turning them over in the mixture so they cook through, about 5-10 mins.
  • Stir in the beans, coriander and 150ml of the passata, then take the pan off the heat. Mix the rest of the passata with the remaining crushed garlic and the ketchup.
  • Divide the mixture between the tortillas, then fold the sides in and roll them up. Pour half the passata sauce into a 22cm square baking dish, then place the enchiladas on top, side by side. Dot over the remaining sauce and sprinkle over the grated cheese, then bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

SPICY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN BAKE



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A layered, Mexican-inspired casserole that is easy to throw together and a great way to use up leftovers!

Provided by Peculiah

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 large red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup jalapeno-flavored cream cheese
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
½ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup hot water
1 tablespoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, or to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix chicken, red bell pepper, red onion, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and salt together in a large bowl. Combine black beans, hot water, and cumin in a separate bowl; roughly mash with a fork until evenly mixed.
  • Layer 3 tortillas into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish. Top tortillas with 1/2 the salsa, 1/2 the black bean mixture, and 1/2 the chicken mixture. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with chicken mixture. Sprinkle casserole with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 993.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, wash and chop all the vegetables, and gather the ingredients you need.
  • Use Ripe Avocados: The avocados in the guacamole should be ripe and creamy. This will give the guacamole a smooth and delicious texture.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but not dry. Overcooked chicken will be tough and chewy.
  • Use Fresh Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the enchiladas. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Toppings: Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cheese.

Conclusion:

These spicy black bean chicken enchiladas are the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner. They are easy to make, and they are packed with flavor. The combination of the spicy black beans, chicken, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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