Best 7 Super Turkey Enchiladas Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and satisfying dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the "Super Turkey Enchiladas"! This culinary delight combines the richness of turkey with the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, resulting in a mouthwatering experience that will leave you wanting more. Featuring a blend of tender turkey, savory enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, these enchiladas are the perfect fusion of comfort food and gourmet delight. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind crafting the ultimate "Super Turkey Enchiladas" in this comprehensive guide.

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

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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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 :

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

GROUND TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Simple and fast enchiladas made with easy to get ingredients and ground turkey. I made this one up myself for our family dinner tonight actually and it turned out really yummy! Served with refried beans and sour cream.

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion
1 (4 ounce) can mild diced green chilies
1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce
10 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground turkey and onion together. Drain any liquid.
  • Add green chilies and about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • Place a couple spoonfuls of meat mixture into each tortilla and roll.
  • Place into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cover rolled enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

SUPER TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Although the ingredients look plain and boring, these enchiladas are surprisingly good. They're especially kid-friendly and you can serve all kinds of condiments on the side. I usually make a couple batches of these after Thanksgiving and freeze. It's one of our favorite leftover turkey dishes, but I've also made them with chicken and ground beef.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, onion and 1/2 cup cheese and set aside.
  • Combine soups and sauce.
  • Dip tortillas in hot oil a few seconds on each side to soften. (I used the microwave to heat them up).
  • Top each with a heaping tablespoon turkey mixture, roll up and place seam side down in 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Pour sauce over and top with 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 1714.8, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 32.9

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:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use a Sharp Knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut and dice your ingredients. This will also help to prevent them from tearing or becoming ragged.
  • Don't Overcook the Turkey: Turkey can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Use a flavorful cheese blend: Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends to create a unique flavor profile for your enchiladas. Some good options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, and queso fresco.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own personal touch: Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients to these enchiladas. Some good options include black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Super turkey enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give super turkey enchiladas a try!

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