CHICKEN HELPER : CHICKEN ENCHILADA COPYCAT

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Make and share this Chicken Helper : Chicken Enchilada Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by apricot 123

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2-2 lbs chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained (optional)
2 cups dry rice, cooked
4 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon stevia
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Dice and brown chicken breast in butter until cooked. Cook rice. Add sauce, black beans and tomato paste to pan of cooked chicken. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in grated cheese. Ladle chicken and sauce over rice and top with additional shredded cheese and sour cream as desired. (You may alternatively stir rice into sauce and combine right away.).
  • Rice: combine 2 cups white rice and 3 cups water, bring to a light boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium - low. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.

Asadhaved
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I've been making this recipe for years. It's my favorite chicken enchilada recipe. I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and I add a can of diced green chiles and a packet of sazon to the chicken mixture. I also like to use a homemade enchilada sa


Abdulla Sha
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This is my go-to chicken enchilada recipe. It's easy to make and consistently impresses. I like to use a store-bought enchilada sauce, and I add a cup of corn and a can of black beans to the chicken mixture. I also like to serve it with shredded roma


Wisdom Ifechukwu
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I made this recipe last night, and it was phenomenal! I followed the recipe exactly as written. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the enchiladas were crispy. I served them with shredded romaine, sour cream, and chopped red onion. It was a hit


Charisma Monau
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I'm not a great cook, but I can make this dish! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I like to use a store-bought enchilada sauce, and I add a cup of corn and a can of black beans to the chicken mixture. It's a quick, easy week


Chioma Agbo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make it with a rotisserie chicken. I also add a cup of corn and a can of black beans to the chicken mixture. It's a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Apu gamer
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to make it for potlucks and parties. I usually double the recipe, and I serve it with shredded romaine, sour cream, and chopped red onion. It's a great dish to share with fr


Anjiv Bindra
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I'm a college student, and this recipe is perfect for me. It's affordable, and I can make it in my dorm kitchen. I like to use a store-bought enchilada sauce, and I add a cup of corn and a can of black beans to the chicken mixture. It's a hearty, fil


mariam sheriff
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This recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I like to use a can of chipotle soup in place of the green chiles. It gives the chicken a nice, subtle spice.


Ria Salih
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I made this for my family last night. It got two-thumbs up! I used a rotisserie chicken and added a little extra green salsa to the chicken mixture. I served it with shredded romaine, sour cream, and chopped red onion. Everyone loved it!


Chosen Evangeline
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'copycat' because it's nothing like the chicken enchiladas I get at my favorite Mexican restaurant. But it's still a great recipe! I like to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they're so moist and fla


Xurmo Daacad
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I've made this recipe many times. It's my go-to for chicken enchiladas. I've found that adding a can of diced green chiles and a packet of sazon adds a nice kick of flavor. I also like to use shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend for the toppi


SASHA Kliueva
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Just made this for dinner tonight, and it was a huge hit! I used low-fat sour cream and low-fat cottage cheese, and it was still super flavorful and moist! I served it with some shredded romaine and diced tomatoes on the side. My husband raved about