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Chicken Enchiladas

Teresa Ambra

Chicken Enchiladas is a wonderful Tex-Mex recipe. Tortillas are spread with a couple of tablespoonfuls of refried beans. Then you spread a creamy chicken mixture composed of cream of chicken soup, sour cream and shredded chicken over top. This is topped with another spoonful of cheese then rolled up and layered in a pan with enchilada sauce, green onions, sliced ripe olives and more cheese spread over the top. If you enjoy a little southwestern spice, this is comfort food extraordinaire!

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These Chicken Enchiladas are very tasty and filling, and not overly difficult to assemble and put together either. This great Taste of Home recipe is excellent served with pico de gallo, salsa or quacamole if desired, although I served mine without any accompaniments this time.

My husband ate his with sour cream. This is one of those recipes where you can chunk the chicken or shred it and add more or less chicken according to your family’s taste buds. This recipe makes 20 enchiladas — enough to serve 10 people.

One of the nice things about this entree is it’s really fairly quick and easy to make. Especially if you pre-purchase shredded chicken, this can be made up in about 20 minutes. The whole recipe can be table-ready in about an hour. It’s wonderful to serve for family or company dinners, Cinco de Mayo celebrations or any time you want a Tex-Mex fix!

If you’re looking for a great Tex-Mex enchilada recipe than look no farther than these delicious Chicken Enchiladas. They are very tasty. If your family enjoys enchiladas, pull out the pico de gallo, homemade salsa, fresh guacamole, sour cream and cilantro and you have a dinner made in heaven!

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Chicken Enchiladas is such a tasty main dish entree.

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

This recipe serves a lot. It makes 20 filled enchiladas!

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

Don’t Chicken Enchiladas look scrumptious? The tortilla shells are filled with refried beans, cheese and a yummy creamy chicken filling. Then on top of the enchiladas I pour a can of enchilada sauce and top with cheese, olives and green onions. Oh, my!

Here’s what I did.

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 In a mixing bowl spoon out a can of cream of chicken soup. Add sour cream.

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Add shredded or chopped chicken.

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Stir to combine.

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Spread a couple of tablespoonfuls of refried beans on top of tortilla shell. Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of chicken filling in each tortilla. Top chicken mixture with cheese.

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Place tortillas seam side down in an extra large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

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Pour a large can of enchilada sauce over each pan of tortillas. 

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Sprinkle cheese over top of the enchilada sauce. Sprinkle green onions on top of the cheese. 

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Sprinkle sliced ripe olives on top of the green onions and cheese.

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Bake about 35 minutes at 350. This enchilada dish is a great recipe to make for company since it makes so much. Or you can freeze a pan and serve it later!

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

Chicken Enchiladas are a fabulous Tex-Mex meal. 

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

This close up shows the cheesy deliciousness of this entree.

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Serve with cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or salsa–as desired.

Here’s the recipe.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

(From Taste of Home Quick Cooking Cookbook, 1998)

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

Chicken Enchiladas

Teresa Ambra
This amazing Tex-Mex entree uses refried beans, a creamy chicken mixture, topped with cheese & spread with enchilada sauce, green onions, sliced ripe olives & cheese. They are quick & easy to make & perfect for family or company dinners or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Chicken Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 10
Calories 577 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 9x13" glass baking dishes
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. can refried beans
  • 20 flour tortillas 6 to 8 inches
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 8 oz. ctn. sour cream
  • 4 cups chicken cooked and cubed
  • 4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese shredded, divided use
  • 28 oz. can enchilada sauce
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup ripe olives sliced

Instructions
 

  • Spread about 2 tablespoons of beans on each tortilla.
  • Combine soup and sour cream in a small bowl; stir in chicken.
  • Spoon 1/3 to ½ cup down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 heaping tablespoon cheese.
  • Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 9x13” baking dishes.
  • (Or spray with cooking spray).
  • Pour enchilada sauce over the top—using half for each pan; sprinkle with cheese, then onions and olives.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

NOTE: Preparation time does not include time required to cook or shred chicken.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 33gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 2030mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1273IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 456mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cheddar cheese, chicken, chicken enchiladas, cinco de mayo, enchiladas
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[b]Chicken Enchiladas[/b]
Recipe Type: Chicken Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from [url href=”http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zippy-chicken-enchiladas” target=”_blank” title=”zippy chicken enchiladas”]Taste of Home[/url]
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 10
These lovely enchiladas are filled with a creamy, cheese chicken and refried beans filling, topped with enchilada sauce, green onions and olives. This spectacular Tex-Mex dish is great for any occasion.
Ingredients
  • 16-oz. can refried beans
  • 20 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 8-oz. sour cream
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 28-oz. can enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup sliced ripe olives
Instructions
  1. Spread about 2 tablespoons of beans on each tortilla.
  2. Combine soup and sour cream; stir in chicken.
  3. Spoon 1/3 to ½ cup down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 heaping tablespoon cheese.
  4. Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 9×13” baking dishes.
  5. (Or spray with cooking spray).
  6. Pour enchilada sauce over the top—using half for each pan; sprinkle with cheese, then onions and olives.
  7. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
Preparation time does not include time required to cook or shred chicken.
Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

Chicken Enchiladas are very hearty, filling, and satisfying.

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

A couple of these tasty enchiladas with guacamole, pico de gallo or a side salad is plenty for a satisfying and comfort food meal.  

Chicken Enchiladas | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these tasty #chicken #enchiladas are so quick & easy to make. They're the perfect #TexMex entree for family or company dinners or #CincoDeMayo celebrations.

Chicken Enchiladas are creamy and only slightly spicy due to the enchilada sauce.

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Chicken Enchiladas

Teresa Ambra
This amazing Tex-Mex entree uses refried beans, a creamy chicken mixture, topped with cheese & spread with enchilada sauce, green onions, sliced ripe olives & cheese. They are quick & easy to make & perfect for family or company dinners or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Chicken Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 10
Calories 577 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 9×13" glass baking dishes
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. can refried beans
  • 20 flour tortillas 6 to 8 inches
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 8 oz. ctn. sour cream
  • 4 cups chicken cooked and cubed
  • 4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese shredded, divided use
  • 28 oz. can enchilada sauce
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup ripe olives sliced

Instructions
 

  • Spread about 2 tablespoons of beans on each tortilla.
  • Combine soup and sour cream in a small bowl; stir in chicken.
  • Spoon 1/3 to ½ cup down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 heaping tablespoon cheese.
  • Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 9×13” baking dishes.
  • (Or spray with cooking spray).
  • Pour enchilada sauce over the top—using half for each pan; sprinkle with cheese, then onions and olives.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

NOTE: Preparation time does not include time required to cook or shred chicken.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 33gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 2030mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1273IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 456mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cheddar cheese, chicken, chicken enchiladas, cinco de mayo, enchiladas
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