Best Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas Recipes

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LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE



Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce image

The tortillas and filling are layered (instead of rolled) to reduce prep time.

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Garlic     Onion     Bake     Mozzarella     Hot Pepper     Tomatillo     Cilantro     Tortillas     Bon Appétit

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds large tomatillos, husked, rinsed, halved
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups sliced green onions
2 cups (packed) very coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 large serrano chile, sliced (with seeds)
12 5- to 6-inch corn tortillas
1 purchased roasted chicken, meat torn into strips (about 4 cups)
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix tomatillos, chicken broth, and garlic cloves in large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap 6 tortillas in 13x9x2-inch oval or rectangular baking dish. Top tortillas with half of chicken strips and half of mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken strips, and mozzarella. Pour 1 1/2 cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes. Cool enchiladas 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillo sauce.

LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE



Layered Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce image

A layered enchilada dish that is creamy and rich with a tangy tomatillo sauce. Delicious! From Bon Appetit September issue of this year. The amount of cheese could easily be reduced for this dish, but mmm...yum! The kids loved it!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs large tomatillos, husked, rinsed and halved
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups sliced green onions
1 bunch very coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 large serrano chili, sliced with seeds
12 (5 -6 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups cooked chicken
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Mix tomatillos, chicken broth and garlic cloves in a large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, cilantro and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree (Note: be extremely careful when processing hot liquids). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap 6 tortillas in a sprayed 13 x 9 pan. Top with half of the chicken strips and half of the mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken and mozzarella. Pour 1 ½ cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Cool enchiladas 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillos sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 451.6, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 35

LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS/TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE



LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS/TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs. large tomatillos, husked, rinsed, halved
1 1/4 cups low salt chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups sliced green onions
2 cups (packed) very coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 large serrano chile, sliced with seeds
12 5-6 inch flour tortillas
1 purchased roated chicken meat torn into strips (about 4 cups)
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella cheese cut into strips
1 cup shipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450. Mix tomatillos, chicken borth, and garlic cloves in large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced chile;blend mixture to coarse puree. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Overlap 6 tortillas in 13x9x2 inch oval or rectangular baking dish. Top tortillas with half of chiken strips and half of mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining trotillas, chicken strips, and mozzarella. Pour 1 1/2 cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillo sauce.

CHICKEN CILANTRO ENCHILADAS



Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas image

This is a great way to use up your leftover rotisserie chicken!! You can also freeze this recipe. Just cover and bake for about 45 extra minutes.

Provided by berriesncreamangel

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 12 Enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 -4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
3 cups Mexican blend cheese
8 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
12 medium tortillas

Steps:

  • Sauté chicken, onion, garlic, and cilantro together until the onions are soft. Set aside.
  • Combine the chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Set aside.
  • For the filling, combine chicken mixture, 2 cups of cheese, green onions, and chopped cilantro and 1 cup enchilada/ broth mixture. Mix well.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, warm tortillas and spoon 2-3 Tbsp of the chicken mixture into the tortilla. Roll tortilla and place seam side down into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Spoon remaining enchilada/ broth sauce over the enchiladas and cover with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.3, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 1521.1, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 33.8

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CILANTRO-LIME RICE



CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CILANTRO-LIME RICE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

Rice
2 cups white rice
1 lime
1 bunch cilantro
2 tbs olive oil
Enchiladas
2 chicken breasts, shredded
1 can Enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup Mexican blend
1/2 cup Cheddar
1 tbs minced garlic
Pico de Gallo
8 roma tomatoes
1 bunch cilantro
1 lime
1 red onion
2 tbs olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Toss shredded chicken in skillet with enchilada sauce and garlic Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

CILANTRO PESTO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



Cilantro Pesto Chicken Enchiladas image

My friend Tami made this and it was so YUMMY I had to have the recipe. I've made with and without adding rice to the mixture. --enjoy

Provided by T_thats_Me

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked chicken, diced (I use left over rotisserie chicken)
1 (12 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
12 corn tortillas
2 cups of chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Put it all filling ingredients in a skillet
  • heat it till the cream cheese melts,
  • fill the corn tortillas (you can use flour shells, but they tend to get a bit mushy.)
  • If you want to stretch the recipe, add cooked rice to the chicken, and if you do, then use 2 pkg of cream cheese and 2 cans of chilies.
  • Cilantro Pesto sauce.
  • Puree the first three ingredients (it easiest in the food processor)
  • slowly drizzle in oil with (if u pour it all in, it separates).
  • In a bowl, mix cilantro pesto with broth and cream.
  • pour sauce over enchiladas, I usually just pour it down the center of each row of shells -- if you put too much on, it becomes a bit soggy --
  • add more when serving.
  • Recipe makes more pesto sauce than what you will need so you can either use it for dressing or something else or freeze the extra.
  • Top with grated parm cheese and bake for 30 minute at 350.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.8, Fat 62.4, SaturatedFat 29.9, Cholesterol 184.2, Sodium 820, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 25.2

LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM



Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce Recipe | Epicurious.com image

The tortillas and filling are layered (instead of rolled) to reduce prep time.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds large tomatillos, husked, rinsed, halved
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups sliced green onions
2 cups (packed) very coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 large serrano chile, sliced (with seeds)
12 5- to 6-inch corn tortillas
1 purchased roasted chicken, meat torn into strips (about 4 cups)
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix tomatillos, chicken broth, and garlic cloves in large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap 6 tortillas in 13x9x2-inch oval or rectangular baking dish. Top tortillas with half of chicken strips and half of mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken strips, and mozzarella. Pour 1 1/2 cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes. Cool enchiladas 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillo sauce.
  • Prep tip:
  • Related to both the tomato and the gooseberry, tomatillos look like small green tomatoes with papery husks. They are tart and acidic with flavors of apple and lemon, and can be eated raw or cooked. Choose ones that are firm; make sure to remove the husk and rinse the fruit before using. You'll find tomatillos at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CILANTRO



Johnny Jalapeno's Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro image

Sittin around the campfire one night, RickyMac of the McDaniel gang told us a story of how one day Johnny went down to the swimmin hole and was having fun all day swingin from the rope tree into the water, cowboy boots and all!. Well, that last dip he come up from the water with the strangest look on his face. He yelled "There's a snake in my boot!" He jumped outta them boots and took off runnin like a chicken. He run so fast, he run right through a field of cilantro. When he came into a clearing, feeling safe at last, he stopped, looked down at his feet, and said "Look!, I got Cilan-toes! Hence: This Chicken with Cilan-toes recipe was born!

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 -4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin (or to taste)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
6 large flour tortillas (or 12 small)
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded divided
1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • FILLING: Heat butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, jalapenos, and green onion. Sprinkle with cumin, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until heated thru.
  • Add the cream cheese, stirring to incorporate until melted. Stir in sour cream, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • ENCHILADAS: To each tortilla, place some of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with some Mexican cheese blend (about 2 Tbsp inside each enchilada). Roll up and place seam side down into the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • To the skillet the chicken mixture was in (no need to wash the pan first), combine the enchilada sauce, picante sauce, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer then pour over top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with cilantro followed with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for 40 minutes until heated thru.
  • Let rest 5-10 minutes to set. Serve with a dollop of additional sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.7, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 2144.2, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 11.5, Protein 37

CHICKEN - CILANTRO ENCHILADAS



Chicken - Cilantro Enchiladas image

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 chicken breasts
2 cups water
1 onion sliced
1 clove garlic minced
2 to 3 sprigs cilantro fresh or parsley
2 (10-ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded (8 oz.)
8 green onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped fresh or parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
Few drops of hot pepper sauce
12 corn tortillas
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded (8 oz.)
Shredded iceberg lettuce
sour cream Dairy
Guacamole or sliced avocado

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan place chicken breasts, water, onion, garlic and cilantro or parsley. Over medium heat bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Cool. Remove chicken from broth and shred. Strain broth measure 1 1/3 cups.In a small bowl mix enchilada sauce and chicken broth set aside.In a medium bowl mix chicken, cheese, green onions, cilantro or parsley, salt and pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce mixture set aside.Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. On a hot griddle or skillet warm tortillas until flexible, turning once dip in enchilada sauce mixture and lay flat. Fill with 2 to 3 tablespoons filling roll and place in baking dish, seam-side down. Spoon remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes or until sauce bubbles and cheese melts.Garnish enchiladas with lettuce, sour cream and guacamole or avocado.* Cilantro is the parsley-like leaves of fresh coriander. It can be purchased in the specialty section of produce departments in most supermarkets.

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