Best Cheesy Spinach Enchiladas Recipes

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CHEESY SPINACH ENCHILADAS



Cheesy Spinach Enchiladas image

Vegetarian spinach enchiladas contain freekeh, a healthy roasted green wheat, and Mexican Veggie Ground Round along with plenty of picante sauce and cheese.

Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Yves Veggie Cuisine

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (340 gram) package Yves Veggie Cuisine® Veggie Ground Round Mexican or Original
12 nuggets Europe's Best® Chef's Spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 ¾ cups shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
¾ cup cooked Casbah® Freekeh
⅓ cup finely chopped green onion
1 (15 ounce) jar picante sauce
6 (9 inch) original or whole wheat flour tortillas
¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground round, spinach, 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cheese, freekeh and green onion.
  • Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the picante sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
  • Fill each tortilla with 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the filling mixture. Roll up snugly, tucking in ends a bit. Place seam side down in pan. Fill rest of tortillas and place in pan.
  • Spread remaining picante sauce over the top of the tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup (250 mL) cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven with rack in the middle, for 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1337.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHEESY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH ENCHILADAS



CHEESY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH ENCHILADAS image

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner

Yield 8 to 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 22

5 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 to 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 Tablespoons flour
1 onion, chopped
3/4 pint low fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons dried Cilantro
2 Tablespoons dried Parsley
1 teaspoon dried Oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatos
1 Tablespoon chipotle chili powder
1 chopped green bell pepper
1 seeded and chopped jalapeno
2 clove garlic, minced
10 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
2 cans (14 ounce) red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 bag baby spinach

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). 2. Cover bottom of skillet with olive oil, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove chicken to cube or shred. Once the chicken is shredded, stir in 3 Tablespoons of flour. In same skillet (do not remove juices) add onion, garlic, peppers, and seasonings. When onions begin to soften, return chicken to skillet. Juices will be aborbed by flour. 3. Transfer mixture to large mixing bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cup chedder cheese, sour cream, 1 can enchilada sauce, and spinach. Mix till everything is covered with sauce and cheese. 4. In greased 9x13 baking dish, cover bottom with half can of crushed tomatos. Roll even amount of the mixture in the tortillas and arrange in baking dish. Cover with mixture of enchilada sauce, crushed tomatos and salsa. Top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered in oven for 20 to 25 minutes, when cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

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