Hearty Chicken Enchiladas Food

HEARTY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, enchilada sauce and chiles. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Reserve 1-2/3 cups cooking juices. Pour the remaining cooking juices into a large bowl; add the beans and shredded chicken. Coat 2 freezer-safe 8-in. square baking dishes with cooking spray; add 1/2 cup reserved juices to each., Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Pour remaining reserved juices over top; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover 1 dish and freeze for up to 3 months. Cover and bake second dish at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with toppings as desired., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

HEARTY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• 1. Put the 6 oz block of cream cheese in a 12-inch skillet. Add the black beans, undrained, taco seasoning, 1/2 of salsa and 1/2 of the enchilada sauce. Heat using medium heat until the cream cheese is thoroughly mixed and is completely "melted".
• 2. Add the chopped cooked chicken. Cook for an additional 10 minutes so that the chicken mixture is hot and well mixed.
• 3. One at a time take a 12" tortilla and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla, along the edge. Then carefully roll the tortilla up and place the rolled tortilla, seam side down, into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• 4. Mix the remaining enchilada sauce and salsa in a small bowl. Carefully spoon this mixture over the top of all of the enchiladas.
• 5. Sprinkle the cheese of the top of the enchiladas. Put in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. A dollup of sour cream can be put on top of each serving if desired.

HEARTY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Boil chicken breast for 45 minutes to an hour.
• Saute garlic and onions in butter.
• Add flour and brown to form a light brown roux.
• Add water, chicken bouillon, enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, drained corn & Rotel tomatoes.
• Season with seasoned salt and paprika. More or less may be added to suit your tastebuds.
• Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Top with shredded cheese, avocados, and tortilla chips.

HEARTY GROUND BEEF ENCHILADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well.
• Stir in the beans, one can of enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup salsa; set aside.
• Top each tortilla with 2/3 cup beef mixture.
• Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 9 x 13 inch baking dishes (8 enchiladas per pan).
• Drizzle with the other can of enchilada sauce and remaining salsa.
• Sprinkle with cheese and olives.
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and add butter, allowing it to melt but not burn. Add carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are soft and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir flour into the mixture to make a roux with the butter. Allow to cook, stirring, until it darkens a little, 10 to 15 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth while continuing to stir. Add chicken, reduce heat, and let simmer until easily shredded, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in a bowl or on a plate.

ARRIBA ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 9x13 baking pan, set aside.
• In saucepan, blend chicken broth and flour. Cook, stirring, until broth thickens.
• Add salsa, chilies, onion, garlic, sugar and seasonings, mix well.
• Soften tortillas by dipping them into the hot mixture.
• Place a spoonful of chicken and a slice of cheese in each tortilla. Roll and place in the greased 9x13 baking pan. Repeat with remaing tortillas.
• Add sour cream to hot mixture, mix well. Pour over enchiladas. Top with grated cheese.
• Bake for 15 minutes.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a dutch oven or large pot; cook chicken breasts in boiling water over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and shred, reserving cooking liquid.
• Stir cream of chicken soup, corn beans, and tomatoes into cooking liquid. Add shredded chicken; season with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder and continue simmering.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Stir onion into soup and season with salt and black pepper.