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Last Updated: Jul 7, 2022 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Enchilada Recipes

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If you're looking for the best enchilada recipes you're in luck because these are some the most delicious enchiladas out there! This list includes some classic enchilada combinations as well as some unique options you may not have tried before! No matter what you choose, any of these enchilada recipes will make a fabulous family dinner any day of the week!

The Best Enchilada Recipes

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that has become a quintessential family dinner in the United States. Enchiladas are generally quite easy to throw together and they are perfect for feeding a crowd!

Chicken, cheese, and beef enchiladas are classic. However, with some of these recipes, you may find that there are more unique ways to prepare enchiladas that you may not have tried before!

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  • The Best Enchilada Recipes
  • 1. Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
  • 2. Cheese Enchiladas
  • 3. Shrimp Enchiladas
  • 4. Chicken Enchiladas
  • 5. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
  • 6. Beef Enchiladas
  • 7. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
  • 8. Enchiladas Suizas
  • More Enchilada-Themed Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • Best Enchilada Recipes: Cheese Enchiladas (+More Great Dinner Ideas!)
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1. Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Leftover turkey enchiladas are perfect the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas when you have a few pounds of leftover turkey in the fridge!

These leftover turkey enchiladas can be made with canned enchilada sauce, or you can follow my recipe and make your own!

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
Quick and easy leftover turkey enchiladas are a tasty use of your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers that everyone will love! They're a flavorful dinner that's sure to please and leave everyone wanting more!!
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Leftover turkey enchiladas topped with melted cheeses and cilantro.

2. Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese enchiladas are the best Tex-Mex recipe you will ever make! Full of fresh lime juice and green Chile liquid, your enchiladas will have the perfect amount of flavor!

Serve these for dinner, and I assure you there won't be any leftovers!

Cheese Enchiladas
These tasty, quick, and incredibly easy Cheese Enchiladas with red sauce are the weeknight Tex-Mex dinner you’ve been looking for! I make my own enchilada sauce and fill the enchiladas with lots of cheese so they’re the most perfectly flavorful enchiladas you’ll make!
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Baked cheese enchiladas topped with more cheese, queso fresco, sliced olives, and cilantro.

3. Shrimp Enchiladas

Shrimp enchiladas will have your tastebuds dancing! These enchiladas are made with two types of cheese, green chiles, garlic, onion, and sweet corn!

Out of green chiles? No problem! Substitute jalapeños instead!

Shrimp Enchiladas
These super easy to make Shrimp Enchiladas combine all of the flavors you love in enchiladas with tender shrimp! This tasty Mexican food dinner is filled with corn, tomatoes, onion, and diced shrimp then rolled in tortillas and topped with red sauce! Add more veggies, or swap some of your favorites in! You're going to love these shrimp enchiladas!
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4. Chicken Enchiladas

My favorite type of enchilada is chicken enchiladas, they are packed with herbs, cheese, and spices that will have you happy and full! Double the batch and invite all of your friends and family over for a delicious dinner!

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
These shredded chicken enchiladas are one of my family's favorite dinner recipes, and I love that they are super easy to make! Tender shredded chicken pieces are rolled up in homemade flour tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and topped with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses! Then, just pop them in the oven and bake to cheesy golden perfection!
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These cheesy chicken enchiladas are an easy to make comfort food and family favorite dinner!

5. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe for green chile enchiladas is perfect for a large group or dinner party. They are creamy, perfectly cheesy, and will have everyone begging for the recipe!

These green chile enchiladas use chicken as the protein, but you can use beans, beef, pork, or shrimp!

Chicken Enchiladas With Green Sauce
Chicken enchiladas with green sauce are perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you're craving some south of the border flavor! The verde sauce adds a fresh and tangy taste to this classic Mexican comfort food. Not to mention, it's a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have on hand!
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6. Beef Enchiladas

These beef enchiladas are truly made with satisfaction in mind. This recipe uses bold herbs and spices such as cumin, chili powder, and oregano and blends both ground beef and beans for the perfect enchilada.

Experiment with the recipe and add diced tomatoes or red peppers to the beef filling to give it more flavor!

Beef Enchiladas
These homemade beef enchiladas are generously seasoned for a rich and bold flavor that your entire family will love! This saucy, cheesy, and savory meal is perfect for any occasion! Even better, you can use homemade enchilada sauce to take the flavor to the next level!
Check out this recipe
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7. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

These sour cream chicken enchiladas are tangy and full of flavor. They are perfect for serving at dinner parties, birthday parties, or any holiday parties!

This recipe uses canned or rotisserie chicken breast, or if you have the time, you can make homemade chicken breast for these delicious enchiladas!

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Sour cream chicken enchiladas with green enchilada sauce are creamy, cheesy, and full of Mexican flavor that the whole family will enjoy! This enchilada recipe is made with no condensed soup, but don't worry; there is no shortage of flavor! The combination of taco seasoning and sour cream with melted cheese and green sauce gives these sour cream chicken enchiladas all the flavor they need!
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8. Enchiladas Suizas

Enchiladas Suizas is an authentic dish that is served with creamy Verde salsa. This dish has Mexican crema, mozzarella cheese, and shredded chicken.

Top this dish with delicious pickled red onions or spicy jalapeño slices!

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More Enchilada-Themed Recipes

  1. Beef Enchilada Casserole - all the great flavors of tasty beef enchiladas in a casserole dinner! No rolling is required, just layer and bake!
  2. Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole - a tasty chicken casserole that cooks 100% in your slow cooker!

Which enchiladas recipe are you going to make at your next family dinner? Leave a comment below and let me know which recipe you chose and how well it turned out!

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Best Enchilada Recipes: Cheese Enchiladas (+More Great Dinner Ideas!)

If you're looking for the best enchilada recipes you're in luck because these are some the most delicious enchiladas out there! This list includes some classic enchilada combinations as well as some unique options you may not have tried before! No matter what you choose, any of these enchilada recipes will make a fabulous family dinner any day of the week!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 451kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

Quick Red Enchilada Sauce

  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (½ of a lime juicied)
  • reserved green chile liquid
  • 4 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (or store bought)

Cheese Enchiladas

  • 7 oz diced green chiles (canned, reserve the liquid for the sauce)
  • 16 oz cheddar cheese (or any mix of cheese, plus a little extra to put on top)
  • 1 bundle chopped cilantro (reserve a little for garnish if desired)
  • 16 oz flour tortillas (8 burrito/enchilada sized flour tortillas)
  • 20 olives (1 small can, optional, garnish)
  • ¼ cup queso fresco (optional, garnish)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  • In a mixing bowl combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, lime juice, reserved green chile liquid, and taco seasoning mix. Whisk till well combined.
  • In a 9 x 13 baking dish add enough of the sauce to coat the bottom.
  • In another small bowl add cheddar cheese, green chiles, and cilantro then combine all ingredients. (Add any other add ons like jalapenos or meats here.)
  • Spoon into tortillas, roll, and place in the baking dish. Top with remainder of the enchilada sauce, sprinkle cheese, some cilantro, and some diced up olives (if desired) over the top.
  • Bake at 350°F (176°C) for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Remove from oven and top with any desired garnish. Allow to cool a few minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust taco seasoning up or down by taste.
  • Add jalapenos or serranos for more heat.
  • Corn or flour tortillas work. For corn tortillas microwave a few seconds before handling to warm them or they will break when rolling.
  • Use my quick enchilada sauce in the recipe card, my homemade enchilada sauce, or store-bought.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 21g (42%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg (21%) | Sodium: 1363mg (59%) | Potassium: 449mg (13%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 1132IU (23%) | Vitamin C: 9mg (11%) | Calcium: 513mg (51%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, TexMex

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