Best Chicken Enchiladas With Spanish Rice Recipes

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SPANISH RICE RECIPE



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Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups long grain rice
1/8 cup vegetable oil
8 oz tomato sauce
6 stems cilantro ((optional))
1 tsp salt
1 tsp minced garlic
4 cups water ((or 4 cups chicken lower sodium chicken broth - and no bouillon))
1 cube chicken flavored bouillon
dash cumin
dash garlic pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.
  • Add rice and cook until golden brown.
  • Add 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.
  • When rice is brown, add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to pan.
  • Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and ENJOY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND RICE ENCHILADAS



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Makes 2 (8- to 10-serving) casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (10-ounce) cans red enchilada sauce, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6.8-ounce) box Spanish rice and vermicelli mix
2 cups water
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 onion, chopped
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Colby Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
20 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves
Tortilla chips
Salsa

Steps:

  • Line 2 (3 1/2-quart) baking dishes with aluminum foil, letting foil extend over sides of pans; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Spread about 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce in bottom of each pan. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice mix, reserving seasoning packet, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in 2 cups water, diced tomatoes, onion, and reserved seasoning packet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Spoon rice mixture into a large bowl. Add cream cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Add chicken and next 4 ingredients, stirring until combined. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla, and roll up tightly. Place seam side down in prepared pans. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas; top with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover casseroles with foil, and freeze. Once frozen, using foil as handles, remove casseroles from dishes, and wrap each tightly in foil and then in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 1 month. To bake, remove plastic wrap, and return foil-wrapped casserole to baking dish. Let casserole thaw overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover, and bake until hot and bubbly. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve with chips and salsa.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SPANISH RICE



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My family loves this recipe,what a great way to use left over baked or boiled chicken.

Provided by Linda Woodham

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c baked chicken diced
1/3 c taco sauce (mild,med,hot) to your taste
1 c salsa, chunky
1 can(s) cheddar cheese soup
1 can(s) green chiles, mild,med.or hot
1 tsp chili powder
8 flour tortillas
spainsh rice cooked w/green chiles
1 1/2 c mexican blend shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In skillet put first 5 ingredients add half of green chiles an 1 cup of rice. Simmer for 10 min.Fill flour tortillas w/2 tablespoons of chicken mixture and roll up.Place stem side down in baking dish. Save 1 cup of chicken mix.for top.Sprinkle shredded cheese over top of enchiladas.Bake on 350 for 20min. or until cheese is melted.To serve, spoon spanish rice in center of plate,put enchiladas on top of rice. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family an friends do.

BEEF 'N' RICE ENCHILADAS



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When there are young children in the house, you want foods that are a snap to prepare. Loaded with ground beef, cheese and a flavorful rice mix, these enchiladas fit the bill. But they're so good that I make them to serve to company, too. -Jennifer Smith, Colona, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix
1 pound ground beef
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in Spanish rice and 1-1/4 cups enchilada sauce. , Spoon about 2/3 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese; roll up., Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until the cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO SPANISH ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

EVOO for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons
12 ounces Spanish chorizo, removed from casings and diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 fresh chiles, such as jalapeno or Fresno, seeded and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, half a palmful
One 32-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce or 1 cup passata or tomato puree
A pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped large Spanish olives with pimientos
About 2 cups poached chicken, pulled or chopped into bite-size pieces
2 cups shredded manchego cheese
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
Eight 8-inch flour tortillas, charred in dry pan or over flame on gas burners

Steps:

  • Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chorizo, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cool. Drain the grease from the pan, but reserve the drippings at the bottom.
  • To the pan, add 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Add the garlic, chiles, bay leaf, onions and salt and pepper, cook to soften, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock, paprika, tomatoes, tomato sauce and cinnamon. Simmer to thicken the sauce, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour about one-third to one-half of the sauce into a large casserole dish.
  • Combine the cooled down chorizo with the chicken, half the manchego and Pepper Jack cheese, parsley and olives. Wrap the filling inside the charred tortillas and arrange in a casserole dish, cover with the remaining sauce and cheese. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal.
  • To serve, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the enchiladas from room temperature until hot through and brown and bubbly, 35 to 45 minutes.

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE WITH SPANISH RICE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

-- Spanish Rice --
1 cup water
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup frozen peas with carrots
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp minced onion
2 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder
2 cups Minute Rice
-- Casserole --
2 cans (5 oz. each) boneless chicken breast, set aside juice in sauce pan
1 can (10.5 oz.) Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup
1 large can enchilada sauce
1 package corn tortillas
1 pkg (8 oz.) Kraft Cheddar Cheese
1 cup of broken corn chips
Sour Cream (optional topping)
1 large tomato, chopped (optional)
Sliced black olives for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • --Spanish Rice--
  • In a sauce pan (with lid) combine all ingredients (except rice) and bring to a boil. Add Minute Rice. Cover. Remove from heat. Stir once at 4 minutes and then recover and set aside after 6 minutes.
  • -- Casserole --
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix drained chicken and soup in bowl.
  • In a large casserole dish, layer the ingredients in the following manner:
  • Enchilada sauce (1/3 of large can)
  • Layer of corn tortillas (1/2 package)
  • Layer of chicken and soup mixture (use half of it)
  • Layer of Kraft Cheddar Cheese (4 oz.)
  • Enchilada sauce (1/3 of can)
  • Spanish Rice (see above)
  • Layer of corn tortillas (1/2 package)
  • Layer of chicken and soup mixture (use half of it)
  • Layer of Kraft Cheddar Cheese (4 oz.)
  • Top with last third of enchilada sauce
  • Top with broken Corn Chips
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly in center. Add any toppings of sour cream, tomato, and black olives AFTER cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SPANISH RICE ENCHILADAS



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My husband and son love ground geef in every way. It's versatile and delicious in so many recipes. With an assortment of toppings, these enchilas are a meal by themselves.-Corine Kirscher, Auburn, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
Diced avocado, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or taco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set aside 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning; add remaining seasoning to beef. Stir in 3/4 cup water; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute rice mix in butter over medium heat until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, contents of rice seasoning packet and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in beef mixture. , Spread over tortillas to within 1/2 in. of edge. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and reserved taco seasoning; pour over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 2065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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