Best Scrumptious Turkey Enchiladas Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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My family likes these enchiladas so much that they request a turkey dinner several times a year just so I'll make this dish with the leftovers. I usually double it because I feed three growing boys-two teenagers and my husband! -Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup canned chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe or green olives with pimientos
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce, divided
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Place 1/2 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top each with 1 teaspoon enchilada sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite non-traditional way to use leftover turkey. It's become one of my family's favorite dinners, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup sour cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chilies in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the taco sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream and chili powder. Stir in turkey and 1/2 cup cheese. , Divide the mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the remaining sour cream and remaining peppers. , Pour sauce over enchiladas. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese, then tomatoes over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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If you're trying to find what to do with all of your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner, this turkey enchiladas recipe is it! It is quick, easy, and delicious!

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Main Course

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked turkey (shredded)
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
8 flour tortillas
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces diced green chilis (1 can, drained)
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan using non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cooked turkey, chili powder (optional) and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese together. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in sour cream, can of chilies, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • **Be sure that you don't bring this to a boil- you don't want to have curdled sour cream!
  • Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-22 minutes and then place under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Fill flour tortillas with lean turkey mince in a rich tomato sauce, then top with cheese and bake for a family friendly Mexican dinner

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp sunflower oil
500g turkey mince (2% fat)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
2 heaped tbsp roughly chopped coriander, plus extra to garnish
6 regular or 8 mini flour tortillas
50g reduced-fat mature cheddar, coarsely grated
large mixed salad, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat most of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the turkey, onion and pepper for 5 mins, stirring regularly and breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 mins, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and coriander. Season well.
  • Lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish with the remaining oil. Put 1 tortilla in the dish and top with a couple of generous spoonfuls of the turkey mixture. Roll up and push to one side of the dish. Repeat with the other tortillas, then spoon any remaining turkey mixture down the sides of the dish.
  • Sprinkle the tortillas with the cheese and bake for 15 mins. Scatter coriander over the enchiladas and serve with a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

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.

YUMMY TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Yummy Turkey Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Arie5925

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 cups turkey or 1 lb ground turkey
1 can refried beans
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
10 8-inch flour tortillas
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Cook the turkey, (you can use some holiday leftovers too they work great).
  • In a saucepan, mix the tomato sauce, taco season, and chili powder (can add more season to taste).
  • stir occasionally and let simmer on low heat.
  • Heat beans in a saucepan using a small amount of water to thin out the beans a little.
  • Once you have all the ingredients cooked and ready, you spread beans and meat on each tortilla, sprinkle some cheese, and some olives inside.
  • Roll up and place in a rectangle baking pan in rows.
  • When all tortillas are filled, pour the tomato sauce mixture over the enchiladas, sprinkle cheese on them and put olive slices on top of each enchilada.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in oven for 45 minutes or so.
  • Serve nice and HOT!
  • Yummy!
  • These enchiladas taste even better reheated!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 55.1, Sodium 1539.1, Carbohydrate 76.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 26.1

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