Best Green Chile Enchiladas With Leftover Turkey Recipes

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GREEN CHILE-TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Turn leftover turkey into a Mexican fiesta! These enchiladas can be assembled in 15 minutes before baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream ranch dip
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
Chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado and shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix dip and flour. Stir in turkey, 1 cup of the cheese and the chiles.
  • Spread about 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce over bottom of baking dish. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons enchilada sauce over each tortilla; top each with about 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Roll up each tortilla and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish with tomatoes, avocado and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY-GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS



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Leftover turkey? Mix it with cheese, chiles and cumin for delicious hot and spicy enchiladas.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon ground ancho chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8-inch; 8 tortillas)
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In medium bowl, mix all enchilada ingredients except tortillas and pepper Jack cheese. Spread about 1/2 cup turkey mixture over each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons sauce. Roll up tortillas; arrange seam sides down in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas. Top with pepper Jack cheese.
  • Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over baking dish. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1520 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

LEFTOVER TURKEY - ENCHILADAS



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What to do with all the leftover Holiday Turkey Meat - This was a big hit, and a treat to have something spicy after holiday eating holiday leftovers for a few days.

Provided by Chuck_Roast

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups leftover cooked dark turkey meat, shredded
1/2 cup onion, finely diced (to taste)
4 -5 garlic cloves, fresh minced (to taste)
3 cups enchilada sauce, divided (recipezaar Texas Red Enchilada Sauce)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine (optional)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (any type will work)
8 -10 small flour tortillas, warmed (smaller size 6-8-inch)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained and diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (more if desired)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Heat a skillet to medium, add some oil and saute the onions for a few minutes then add the peppers and garlic and saute until the onion become translucent.
  • Add Tomatoes, seasonings, Stir to combine.
  • Add Turkey and 1 cup of enchilada sauce - stir - simmer until some of the liquid has evaporated (not too juicy any more).
  • Add cream cheese and stir until well incorporated. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
  • In a 9X13" pan add 1 cup of enchilada sauce and coat bottom of pan.
  • Add about 1/4-1/3 cup of meat mixture to each tortillia - roll tortilla and place seem side down in a baking dish (just roll, don't fold ends).
  • Pour remaining Enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Bake i for about 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and side are bubbling slightly.
  • Variations - Add a can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to the meat mixture after incorporating the cream cheese.
  • Toppings (suggestions) - Salsa, lettuce, Chopped Olives, Chopped Onion, Chopped tomatoes, chopped jalapeno's.

TURKEY ENCHILADAS VERDES



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Planning a fiesta night? These authentic-tasting enchiladas in spicy green sauce will please the whole family and you'll be thankful for turkey leftovers. -Karyn Power, Arlington, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

32 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno slices
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Optional: Sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro and additional pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry tortillas in batches, using 1/3 cup oil, for 5 seconds on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, jalapenos, taco seasoning, cumin, oregano and basil; heat through. , Combine enchilada sauce and soup. Spread 1/2 cup mixture into each of two 13x9-in. baking dishes. Place 2 tablespoons turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Pour remaining sauce over the top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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