Showing posts with label enchilada sauce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label enchilada sauce. Show all posts

Friday, June 19, 2026

Chicken Enchiladas (using canned chicken)

Ingredients:
Kirkland Signature Chicken Breast: 2 cans (12.5 ounces each) 
Cream Cheese: 1 block (8 ounces), softened to room temperature and diced
Taco Seasoning: 1 packet
Enchilada Sauce: 1 can (15 ounces), red or green sauce
Shredded Cheese: 2 cups of Mexican-blend or cheddar cheese 
Tortillas: 8 to 10 soft flour or corn tortillas 

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
Mix the Filling 
1. Drain the chicken, then dump into a mixing bowl and shred into tiny pieces. 
2. Add the softened cream cheese, the taco seasoning packet, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese into the bowl.
3. Stir everything together until the chicken is completely coated and looks like a thick, creamy paste. 
Roll the Enchiladas
4. Pour just a little bit of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a large baking pan. Use the back of a spoon to paint the bottom of the pan with the sauce so the tortillas don't stick.
5. Lay one tortilla flat on a clean plate or cutting board. Scoop 3 big spoonfuls of the creamy chicken mixture right into the middle of the tortilla. 
6. Roll and tuck: Roll the tortilla up tightly, tucking ends in. Place into your baking pan, seam facing down against the bottom of the pan so it stays closed. 
7. Repeat for all your tortillas until your filling is all gone and your pan is lined with rolled tortillas. 
8. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of your rolled tortillas. Make sure every tortilla gets covered in sauce so they don't get dry. 
10. Sprinkle the rest of your shredded cheese over the top of the sauce. 
11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. It is ready when the cheese is completely melted and bubbling at the edges! 
12. Let the pan sit for 5 minutes to cool down before serving.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Chicken Enchiladas (with canned sauce)

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Source:https://www.iheartnaptime.net/wprm_print/green-chile-chicken-enchiladas

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can green enchilada sauce
8-10 flour or corn tortillas
2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken , about 4 chicken breasts
4 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles , about 1/2 cup
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice , optional
1 clove garlic , minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese , I prefer a mix of cheddar or pepper jack
Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro, Tomatoes, Olives, Bell peppers, Sour cream, Lime

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add about 1/3 cup enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir 2-3 cups chicken, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, and 1 can green chiles until combined.
Pour the rest of the sauce over the tortillas and top with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and bubbly.
Top with cilantro and desired toppings, if desired. Serve while warm.

Notes
Substitutions: You can substitute the cream cheese for sour cream or Greek yogurt, if preferred. Add a squeeze of lime to the chicken mixture, if desired.

Freezer instructions: This makes a great freezer meal. Simply go to step 4 and then place the enchiladas in a foil or freezer pan (do not bake). Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and then freeze. Remove from the freezer and place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Bake accordingly to directions (you may need to add 10 to 15 minutes cooking time).

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Chicken Enchiladas (2 versions)

 White Chicken Enchiladas


1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup flour
1-1/2 cups milk
8 oz shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded or cubed
1-2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup salsa

8 flour tortillas (6 inch)

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Whisk dressing and flour in medium saucepan until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Add 1 cup cheese; cook until melted, stirring constantly. Reserve 1 cup sauce.
Add chicken, salsa and parsley to remaining sauce; scoop 1/4 cup down center of each tortilla. Roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dishes sprayed with cooking spray; top with reserved sauce and remaining cheese.
Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Results: I thought they were kinda bland. So, I adjusted the recipe to have double the amount of salsa that I used originally and I'll add some seasonings next time. (The next time I made them, I left the salsa the same, but I added a small can of red enchilada sauce. GOOD!)

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce

10 tortillas
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan
Mix chicken and 1 cup cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
In a sauce pan, 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 and chilies. Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.