CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and a little bit smoky, these enchiladas are a delightful way to use leftover chicken or turkey. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 cups salsa, divided
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 whole wheat tortilla or flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine chicken, beans, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, 2/3 cup cranberry sauce, sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, green onions, cilantro, chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Place 3/4 cup turkey mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. , Combine the remaining salsa and cranberry sauce; pour over enchiladas. Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer., To make ahead Cover and refrigerate unbaked enchiladas overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover dish with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Zaki
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I love the pop of color that the cranberries add to these enchiladas.


Patience Mbiyakhe
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These enchiladas are a great way to use up leftover chicken.


UnknownReflex
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The cranberry-chipotle sauce is so unique and flavorful. I've never had anything like it before.


David Pierce
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I've made these enchiladas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks or parties.


Smiley Mfarovah
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best enchiladas he's ever had.


Larry “Overnight traveler” S
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I wasn't sure about the combination of cranberries and chipotle peppers, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Nadir Ali Chandio Nadir Ali Chandio
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry-chipotle sauce was a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


James Baldwin
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The cranberry-chipotle sauce is the star of the show in this dish. It's perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, heat, and smokiness.


Tharanga Fernando
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I love the combination of cranberries and chipotle peppers in this recipe. It's a unique and delicious twist on traditional chicken enchiladas.


Sharon Richison
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The cranberry-chipotle sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.