Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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“This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments,” writes Kristi Black from Harrison Township, Michigan. “It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste.” TIP: Kristi suggests serving her Easy Chicken Enchiladas with sweet corn cake for a “really yummy” summer spread!

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 5 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1-1/2 cups salsa
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until blended. Stir in the chicken, beans and chilies.
  • Place about 6 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives if desired. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 468 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 1,394 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Easy Chicken Enchiladas in Simple & Delicious July/August 2006, p15

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by bouleyr

I didn't add the pinto beans or chilis for personal taste and they turned out great. This is not one of my regular recipes!


Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by bfify80

This was very good! I used black beans instead of pinto and the johnny cake made it all a great combo!!


Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by angiemoves

This recipe was so easy to make using the $6 rotisserie chicken from Costco and some impromptu home made salsa made from stewed tomatoes, onions, lemon juice and 2 canned chipotle adobo chiles for spice/flavor. Made a full 9 x 12 tray which took longer to warm 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Tastes even better the second day! A WINNER.


Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by kpeown

Super easy, fast and delicious!


Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by pbetty2

Love these!!!


Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by afoth73

This recipe was super easy and a huge hit with my husband!! He didn't even know I substituted lower fat cream cheese! I love these and will definitely make them again!!


Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by kaismia

I forgot to add my children LOVED this I havent seen them eat so much at on sitting. they eat more than me.


Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by kaismia

This reciepe was okay I had to add lots of different ingedience to make it have good flavor. It was easy and a good base to make my own.


Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by emfranklin

These are yummy! I agree w/ teadrinkinlady and will use more enchilada sauce next time. Definately going to make for friends and family if I am able to share ;0)


Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2010 by mama2many

Awesome recipe!! Relatively nutritious and all my kids loved it - even my picky eaters. This has become a regular at our house.

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