Chicken Fajita Enchiladas Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITA ENCHILADAS

Two classic dishes come together in this tasty Mexican dinner mash-up.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
  • In grill pan or cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, onion and mushrooms in oil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
  • In large bowl, stir together cooked vegetables, fajita seasoning, chicken, 1 cup of the cheese and the cheese dip. Spoon heaping 1/3 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2130 mg

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms (3 oz)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ fajita seasoning mix
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
3/4 cup refrigerated white cheese dip
1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (10 tortillas; 6 inch)

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



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Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

CHICKEN FAJITA ENCHILADAS

Chicken Fajita Enchiladas: Tender chicken breast with flash-grilled Bell Peppers & Onions wrapped in fresh flour tortillas and smothered in Salsa Crema & Mexican Cheese. This oven-ready meal is a customer favorite -- just a little more interesting than your "typical" enchiladas! Especially good topped with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

Provided by Friends Foodies

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8 Enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 350.
  • Heat skillet on Medium/high. Add 1 tbsp canola oil. Once hot, add garlic and stir frequently until lightly browned. Add onions and continue to sauté.
  • In large mixing bowl, Add fajita mix to 1/4 cup warm water and 1 tbsp canola oil. Whisk contents together. Add in peppers and coat peppers entirely with fajita mixture/sauce. Salt and Pepper the mixture (eyeball it). Once coated, add to sautéed onions. Sauté peppers until tender (not mushy). Add more salt and pepper.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups salsa with 1 1/2 cups sour cream. Add in chicken (or beans) and coat completely. Add 1/2 cup cheddar and continue to mix. Add in pepper mixture. Mix all ingredients until completely coated.
  • Spray 9x13 (or 2 8x8) pan with cooking spray. Heap 4 spoonfuls of filling mix into each tortilla. Roll tightly and place towards edge of pan, seam side down. Once pan is filled with enchiladas, mix together remaining 1/2 cup salsa with 1/2 cup sour cream. Pour over top of enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. *.
  • Put in oven uncovered. Bake for 25-30 mins, or until tortillas are browned and cheese is completely melted/browned on top.
  • Yummy. Enjoy.
  • *(This is a great recipe to make ahead. Assemble the enchiladas, cover tightly with wrap or foil, and put it in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to cook and eat. Just pull it out and bring to room temperature before putting it in the hot oven).

2 green peppers, Thinly Sliced
3 -4 bell peppers, of other colors Any Variation
1 large onion, Thinly Sliced
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1 tablespoon oil
8 all natural burrito-size flour tortillas
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts
2 cups mild salsa
2 cups light sour cream
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, Shredded

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

This enchilada dish is sure to be a new family favorite; it is simple to put together and also perfect for leftovers . . . if you ever have any!

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Old El Paso®

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the cream cheese and seasoning mix with spoon, breaking apart cream cheese cubes. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 1411.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso® Red Enchilada Sauce
2 ½ cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix*
10 Old El Paso® flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)

FAJITA ENCHILADAS

Make and share this Fajita Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, peppers and onion; cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Remove from heat; drain.
  • Stir in chiles, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish, evenly spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • Spoon about 1/2 chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up tortillas. Place each seam side down on enchilada sauce in baking dish, arranging in 2 rows.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over enchiladas. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 107.8, Sodium 1193.5, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 36.6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
12 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

CHICKEN FAJITA ENCHILADAS

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a skillet heat your oil and add your onion and peppers. Cook them on medium high heat until they are tender.
  • In a medium bowl, combine soup and enchilada sauce.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of soup mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of remaining soup mixture, chicken, onions, peppers and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in prepared baking dish.
  • Pour remaining soup mixture over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

Ingredients
1 can Reduced Fat Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
10 tortillas
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
1 onion sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 green pepper sliced

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