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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of "Thomas Chicken Enchiladas," a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, corn tortillas, and a savory sauce to create a culinary masterpiece. This comprehensive guide will lead you on a journey of culinary exploration, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient insights, and expert tips to ensure your enchiladas turn out perfectly every time. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create this beloved dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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THE BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Recipe for homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Tortillas filled with chicken in a creamy and cheesy enchilada. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for make-ahead meals.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 flour tortillas ( 10-inch burrito size)
1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs
3 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1/3 cup sour cream
4.5 oz diced green chilis (with their juice)
20 oz mild red enchilada sauce ((We used 2 - 10oz cans))
1 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (divided (Mexican, Four Cheese or Colby Jack))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Shred pre-cooked chicken or cook your own: Add chicken to a saucepan, completely cover with water and season with 1 tsp salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
  • In a bowl beat the cream cheese. Add the sour cream, green chilis, enchiladas sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika; beat until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into two bowls, add 2/3 of the sauce into a large bowl. Set aside remaining 1/3 of the sauce for the top.
  • Add the shredded chicken with 2 cups cheese to the first bowl with 2/3 of the sauce. Mix with a spatula to combine.
  • Generously add chicken filling to the center of each tortilla and roll up tortillas tightly. Arrange the tortillas in a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Pour the reserved 1/3 of sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (add more cheese if desired).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400˚F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1606 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
Half of a 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, with liquid
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Half of a .5-ounce packet ranch seasoning, such as Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack
1 1/2 cups picante sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a jelly roll pan. Drizzle each breast on both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together the taco seasoning, cumin, oregano and black pepper; sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Shred the chicken and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the green chiles and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, ranch seasoning and the shredded chicken. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Lay the tortillas flat on a clean dry surface and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center of each. Roll up the tortillas and place them, seam-side down, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the Monterey Jack. Pour the picante sauce over the rolled tortillas and cheese. Bake until browned and bubbly, 45 minutes.

THOM'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Thom's Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 enchiladas, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers (you can use a can or jalapeno's instead)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
sliced pitted black ripe olives
chopped tomato
sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Oven = 350 degrees.
  • For sauce:.
  • in a saucepan cook onion, garlic, coriander, and pepper in butter till onion is tender.
  • Stir flour into sour cream; add to onion mixture.
  • Stir in broth and chili peppers all at once.
  • Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly - your house should smell awesome now.
  • Remove from heat; stir in ½ cup of the cheese.
  • For the filling:.
  • stir ½ cup of the sauce into chicken.
  • Place about ¼ cup filling atop each tortilla; roll up. Arrange rolls, seam side down, in a lightly greased 12x7½x2-inch baking dish. Or you can layer it like a casserole of course.
  • Top with remaining sauce.
  • Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven about 35 minutes or till heated through.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes more or till cheese melts. Sprinkle with olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 1618.6, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 49.1

HOMEMADE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are great. Even my 5 year old loves them!

Provided by Mary Kate

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 ½ cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cream cheese, and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese in hot oil until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, chili powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the chicken mixture.
  • Divide mixture evenly into tortillas, roll the tortillas around the filling, and arrange in a baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce and remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese topping melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1340.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

WHIT'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Wonderful, cheesy chicken enchiladas that are easy to prepare. Everyone I have made these for loved them! These are great with a little salsa, guacamole and sour cream on top!

Provided by WMONROE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
½ cup water
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast halves into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the water, and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the chicken meat from the breasts, and discard the skin and bones. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green chilies, jalapeno and garlic. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until fragrant, then stir in the cream cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. As the cheese begins to melt, gradually stir in the water. Chop the chicken meat, and stir into the skillet. Remove from the heat.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas, and roll up. Place the rolls seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top, then pour cream over all.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the enchiladas are golden brown on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 908.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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.

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.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tbsp olive oil
2 red onions, sliced
2 red peppers, sliced
3 red chillies, 2 deseeded and chopped, 1 sliced
small bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly chopped - plus extra to serve (optional)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp cumin seeds
6 skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
415g can refried beans (we used Discovery)
198g can sweetcorn, drained
700ml bottle passata
1 tsp golden caster sugar
10 tortillas
2 x 142ml pots soured cream
200g cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in your largest pan, then fry the onions, peppers, chopped chilli and coriander stalks with half the garlic for 10 mins until soft. Stir in 2 tsp ground coriander and 2 tsp cumin seeds, then fry for 1 min more. Meanwhile, in another frying pan, fry the chicken in the remaining oil, in batches, until browned - add it to the pan of veg as it is done.
  • Stir the beans, sweetcorn, coriander leaves and 150ml of the passata into the veg and chicken. In a bowl, mix the rest of the passata with the other crushed garlic clove, the remaining spices and the sugar, then set aside.
  • To assemble, lay the tortillas onto a board and divide the chicken mixture between them, folding over the ends and rolling up to seal. Divide the passata sauce into the dishes you are using, then top with the enchiladas. Dot over the soured cream, sprinkle with grated cheese and scatter with the sliced chilli.
  • Cool and freeze (see freezing tips, below) or, if eating straight away, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, then bake for 30 mins, scattering with more coriander leaves to serve, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To make the chicken filling, you can use shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken or cook your own chicken breasts or thighs. If cooking your own chicken, be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • If you don't have enchilada sauce, you can make your own by simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and cumin in a pot. You can also use a jarred salsa or tomato sauce.
  • To make the cheese filling, you can use a combination of Mexican cheeses, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco. You can also add some chopped cilantro or green onions for extra flavor.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, place a tortilla in a baking dish and spread some of the chicken filling down the center. Top with some cheese filling and roll up the tortilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with more cheese. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Thom's Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give Thom's Chicken Enchiladas a try!

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