Best Chicken Fajita Enchiladas Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITA ENCHILADAS



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Two classic dishes come together in this tasty Mexican dinner mash-up.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms (3 oz)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ fajita seasoning mix
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
3/4 cup refrigerated white cheese dip
1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (10 tortillas; 6 inch)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
  • In grill pan or cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, onion and mushrooms in oil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
  • In large bowl, stir together cooked vegetables, fajita seasoning, chicken, 1 cup of the cheese and the cheese dip. Spoon heaping 1/3 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2130 mg

CHICKEN FAJITA ENCHILADAS



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Chicken Fajita Enchiladas: Tender chicken breast with flash-grilled Bell Peppers & Onions wrapped in fresh flour tortillas and smothered in Salsa Crema & Mexican Cheese. This oven-ready meal is a customer favorite -- just a little more interesting than your "typical" enchiladas! Especially good topped with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

Provided by Friends Foodies

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8 Enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 green peppers, Thinly Sliced
3 -4 bell peppers, of other colors Any Variation
1 large onion, Thinly Sliced
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1 tablespoon oil
8 all natural burrito-size flour tortillas
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts
2 cups mild salsa
2 cups light sour cream
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, Shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 350.
  • Heat skillet on Medium/high. Add 1 tbsp canola oil. Once hot, add garlic and stir frequently until lightly browned. Add onions and continue to sauté.
  • In large mixing bowl, Add fajita mix to 1/4 cup warm water and 1 tbsp canola oil. Whisk contents together. Add in peppers and coat peppers entirely with fajita mixture/sauce. Salt and Pepper the mixture (eyeball it). Once coated, add to sautéed onions. Sauté peppers until tender (not mushy). Add more salt and pepper.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups salsa with 1 1/2 cups sour cream. Add in chicken (or beans) and coat completely. Add 1/2 cup cheddar and continue to mix. Add in pepper mixture. Mix all ingredients until completely coated.
  • Spray 9x13 (or 2 8x8) pan with cooking spray. Heap 4 spoonfuls of filling mix into each tortilla. Roll tightly and place towards edge of pan, seam side down. Once pan is filled with enchiladas, mix together remaining 1/2 cup salsa with 1/2 cup sour cream. Pour over top of enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. *.
  • Put in oven uncovered. Bake for 25-30 mins, or until tortillas are browned and cheese is completely melted/browned on top.
  • Yummy. Enjoy.
  • *(This is a great recipe to make ahead. Assemble the enchiladas, cover tightly with wrap or foil, and put it in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to cook and eat. Just pull it out and bring to room temperature before putting it in the hot oven).

CHICKEN FAJITA ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients
1 can Reduced Fat Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
10 tortillas
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
1 onion sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 green pepper sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a skillet heat your oil and add your onion and peppers. Cook them on medium high heat until they are tender.
  • In a medium bowl, combine soup and enchilada sauce.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of soup mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of remaining soup mixture, chicken, onions, peppers and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in prepared baking dish.
  • Pour remaining soup mixture over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

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