Best Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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JALAPENO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These creamy enchiladas are likely to be as popular at your house as they are at mine. I have many requests for this recipe. For weddings, I place the recipe in a nice casserole dish to give as a gift. -Kaylin DeVries, Magna, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
4 cups sour cream
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
20 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, jalapenos, onion salt and pepper. Stir in chicken and 2 cups cheese., Spread about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Top with remaining tomato sauce; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. , Cover and bake one casserole at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 1 month., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake, covered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 1405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

One 12-ounce jar jalapeno slices, drained
2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 green onions, sliced, plus more for sprinkling
4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
18 corn tortillas
Enchilada Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 beef, chicken or tomato bouillon cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the jalapeno slices to the dry skillet and cook until just starting to blacken. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix together the sour cream, cumin, cayenne pepper, green onions, cooled jalapenos and 2 1/2 cups of the grated Cheddar in a bowl.
  • Using tongs, char the tortillas one at a time over a gas flame for 5 to 10 seconds per side, then dunk each tortilla in the Enchilada Sauce. Lay a tortilla on a plate, then spoon a good 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sour cream mixture in the middle. Roll the tortilla, then place it seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and sour cream mixture.
  • Cover the dish with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese, then bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with extra green onions and serve immediately.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cubes and some salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine. Add the tomato sauce and 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by one-third, about 20 minutes.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen.

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.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 to 12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
Three 15-ounce cans green enchilada sauce (or use red if preferred!)
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese, plus more if needed
Sour cream, for serving
Diced tomatoes, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • One at a time, hold the tortillas over the stovetop burner (heated to medium heat) to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set the warmed tortillas aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mix.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until done in the middle and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate to cool, then shred finely with a fork.
  • Throw the onions into the same skillet, stir them around and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes; set them aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to warm through.
  • To assemble the enchiladas: Pour 2 cups of the sauce into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and leave the rest in the skillet. Dip a tortilla into the sauce in the skillet, then lay it on a baking sheet or plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some chicken and finally, some of the caramelized onions. Roll it up tightly, then place it seam-side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Give it a final sprinkling of chili powder.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the enchiladas topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, a sprinkling of cilantro and a wedge of lime.

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

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