Best Spicy Avocado Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE



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Delicious chicken enchiladas with an amazing avocado cream sauce!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium white or yellow onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
2 poblano peppers (stemmed and thinly sliced)
1 jalapeno pepper (finely diced)
8-10 flour tortillas
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works best)
2-3 cups Monterrey Jack cheese
optional garnish: fresh cilantro (sour cream, and/or shredded cheese)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 California avocados (peeled and pitted)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of one lime

Steps:

  • First make the avocado cream sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the flour, whisking until golden and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk the broth into the flour mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sour cream, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper, whisking if necessary to remove any lumps. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Add avocados, cilantro and lime juice, and pulse until smooth and well-blended. (Be very careful blending hot liquids - the heat will expand! So be sure to remove the lid occasionally so that the heat can escape.) Season with additional salt or pepper if needed.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano and jalapeno, and saute for 5-6 minutes until the onions are cooked and translucent. Remove from heat.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread a tablespoon or two of the avocado sauce down the middle of the tortilla. Then layer on some of the vegetable mixture, shredded chicken and cheese. Carefully roll the tortilla and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Drizzle the top with about half of the remaining avocado cream sauce, then cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20 minutes, or until tortillas are heated through and begin to harden. (I baked mine at 350 for about 20 minutes)
  • Remove from the oven, then serve individual enchiladas drizzled with the remainder of the avocado cream sauce. You can also garnish with additional cilantro, cheese, and/or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 851 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g

SPICY AVOCADO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Substitute 1 jar of 501 medium green salsa and 1/2 c chicken broth (homemade preferred) if not wanting to make sauce from scratch. Also, before serving , top with chopped vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, onions)& the chopped or sliced avocado. Side dish of Mexican rice, beans or corn go with it nicely as well. The heat from the...

Provided by Julie Prior

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp butter
1 serrano pepper, minced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp flour
1 c chicken stock
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 c cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 c salsa verde, medium
1/2 c sour cream, fat-free
3 c chicken, cooked, chopped (about 4 breasts)
8 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded & divided
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 medium avocados, peeled & chopped
8-10 tortillas, flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over med-high heat. Saute Serrano pepper and garlic for 1 min. Stir in flour, constantly stirring, and cook for 2 mins. Whisk in chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper, bring to a low boil. Once boiling, whisk in the sour cream, salsa verde and cilantro. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Spray/grease a 9x13 baking dish. Add 3/4 cup sauce to the bottom of the pan. Add chicken, jack cheese, onion and avocado to the center of each tortilla and roll up placing seam-side down in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with leftover cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbling. Put any other toppings that you prefer and serve immediately.

AVOCADO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Our delicious avocado chicken enchiladas is the perfect weeknight dish!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tablespoon Butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 Tablespoon flour
1 cup chicken stock ((you could use vegetable stock))
2 teaspoons cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup mild or medium salsa verde ((depending on how hot you want it))
½ cup fat free sour cream
4 cups cooked chicken breast (chopped or shredded)
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
3 avocados (peeled and chopped)
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium sauce pan, saute garlic in butter for about 1 minute on medium-high heat. Stir in flour let it cook for about 2 more minutes.
  • Next stir in the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, salsa verde and cilantro until smooth (or at least as smooth as you can get.)
  • Prepare a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick spray. Add about 1/2 cup sauce to the bottom of the pan. and spread out until bottom of the baking dish is evenly coated.
  • Lay out a tortilla and add chicken, shredded cheese, and avocado to the end of the tortilla and roll. Then place the rolled tortilla seam-side down and repeat until the pan is full.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Cover with 1 cup of cheese and bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 833 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AVOCADO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by pcander

Number Of Ingredients 16

ENCHILADA SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup mild or medium salsa verde
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
ENCHILADAS:
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
3 avocados, peeled and chopped
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium sauce pan, saute garlic in butter for about 1 minute on medium or high heat. Stir in flour let it cook for about 2 more minutes. Next stir in the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, salsa verde and cilantro until smooth, or at least as smooth as you can get. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Add about 1/2 cup sauce to the bottom of the pan and spread out until bottom of the baking dish is evenly coated. Lay out a tortilla and add chicken, shredded cheese, and avocado to the end of the tortilla and roll. Then place the rolled tortilla seam-side down and repeat until the pan is full. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Cover with 1 cup of cheese and bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Want to add something spicy to your Mexican dinner? Then check out these cheesy chicken enchiladas made using Muir Glen® tomatoes, Old El Paso® mild salsa and tortillas.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (10 oz)
1 teaspoon salt-free southwest chipotle seasoning blend
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ mild salsa
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix sour cream, tomatoes, 1 cup of the cheese and the seasoning blend. Stir in chicken.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in baking dish. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place enchiladas, seam side down, over salsa in baking dish. Spoon remaining 1 cup salsa over filled enchiladas; top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are thoroughly heated. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 835 mg

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Cooked chicken strips and canned enchilada sauce hurry along this zesty entree. I came up with this spicy chicken enchiladas recipe shortly after I got married. It's a delicious dinner for two that's easy to double for company. &mdashAmy Dando, Apalachin, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup refried beans
4 flour tortillas (7 inches), warmed
1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Optional toppings: chopped tomato and shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Spread 1/4 cup refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture; roll up., Place in 2 ungreased small baking dishes. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese; sprinkle with olives., Cover and bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 46g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 2849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

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