Julies Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

CHICKEN RANCH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cook and shred the chicken by boiling it in water for 20 minutes. Shred in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Add taco seasoning and dry ranch salad dressing and mix.
• Mix the 1/2 cup of ranch and 1/2 salsa in a bowl. Spread a very thin layer of the mixture on the bottom.
• Assembling the enchiladas by first putting about 2 Tablespoons of the ranch and salsa mixture on the bottom of tortilla. Then put the shredded chicken on top of that. Sprinkle with cheese and roll it up.
• Line up the enchiladas seem side down in the 9x13 pan and sprinkle heavily with the cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and enchiladas are heated through.
• Drizzle the top with ranch.

VALERIE'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Add the tomatoes, poblano, onions and garlic cloves to the prepared baking sheet. Toss with the oil to coat, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic, flip the poblano over, and continue roasting until the poblano and onions are charred and the tomatoes are soft and beginning to split, another 15 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
• Peel the garlic and remove the skin and stem from the poblano (remove the seeds, too, for a milder sauce).
• Adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, cilantro, vinegar, adobo sauce, coriander, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until evenly combined but still with some texture, similar to crushed canned tomatoes. Pour into a large saucepot and stir in the tomato puree and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just to combine the flavors. Remove from the heat and season with salt.
• Place the shredded chicken in a bowl, mix with 2 cups of the enchilada sauce and let marinate for at least 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed.
• Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and place in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until softened.
• Spread 2 cups of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch broiler-proof baking dish. Remove the tortillas from the oven. To the center of each tortilla, add 1/4 cup of the marinated chicken, a sprinkle of Monterey Jack, and some enchilada sauce. Wrap the tortillas around the filling (they should be about the size of a cigar) and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
• Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack and the olives. Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes, until the sauce just begins to bubble up around the edges. Turn the oven to broil and cook until the cheese has browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Serve the enchiladas with queso fresco, sour cream, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• One at a time, hold the tortillas over the stovetop burner (heated to medium heat) to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set the warmed tortillas aside.
• In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mix.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until done in the middle and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate to cool, then shred finely with a fork.
• Throw the onions into the same skillet, stir them around and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes; set them aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to warm through.
• To assemble the enchiladas: Pour 2 cups of the sauce into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and leave the rest in the skillet. Dip a tortilla into the sauce in the skillet, then lay it on a baking sheet or plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some chicken and finally, some of the caramelized onions. Roll it up tightly, then place it seam-side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Give it a final sprinkling of chili powder.
• Bake until hot and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
• Serve the enchiladas topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, a sprinkling of cilantro and a wedge of lime.

ZIPPY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Spread about 2 tablespoons of beans on each tortilla. Combine soup and sour cream; stir in chicken. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla; top each with 1 tablespoon cheese. , Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with the onions, olives and remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for about 35 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, sprinkle lettuce around enchiladas if desired. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

JULIE'S CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix together all the filling ingredients.
• Layer the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/3 of the tortilla strips.
• Top with 1/3 chicken filling and 1/3 cheddar cheese.
• Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
• Then for the topping: pour can of enchilada sauce over all and sprinkle with grated Monterey jack cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes then let stand about 10 minutes (if you can keep everybody away from it, that is).
• Enjoy!

JULIE'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss together the chicken, raisins, celery and grapes. Fold in the avocado and the apple. Mix in the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Chill.

JAMIE'S SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• -Set oven to 350.
• -In a large lightly greased skillet, heat to medium-high heat.
• -Drain chicken and place in mixing bowl. Add about 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and mix.
• -Add chicken mixture to skillet and stir frequently until lightly browned.
• -Take cream cheese and cut into 1 inch cubes. Add to chicken in skillet. Cover for a few minutes until cubes become soft, stir and set aside.
• -In a small sauce pan add sour cream and a little milk (enough to to create a creamy sauce) and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Stir frequently on medium heat.
• -Take the flour tortillas and wrap them in wet papertowels and place them in the microwave for about 30seconds or until they feel moist.
• -Spoon equal amounts of chicken mixture into flour tortillas and roll up.
• -In a large lightly greased baking dish, add one can of enchilada sauce.
• -Place Tortillas with chicken mixture on top of enchilada sauce in baking dish.
• -Pour the sour cream sauce over enchiladas until fully coated.
• -Sprinkle a little shredded cheese over the tops of each enchilada.
• -Lightly cover with foil and cook in oven for 30minutes.
• -Serve and enjoy!