Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Enchilada Bowl Recipes

TACO BELL ENCHIRITO - COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except the meat. Stir the spice mix well to make sure that all spices have been blended well. Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) and brown, stirring well. Remove from the heat. Dump the meat into a strainer in the sink, rinse with hot water, and drain the water and grease from the beef. Return the beef to the pan. Stir in the spice mix and 3/4 to 1 cup water. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until most of the moisture has cooked away. Remove from heat before the meat is completely dry.
• Place in saucepan and stir well, simmer at a very low temperature for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove and cool.
• To assemble the enchirito spread 1/4 of the heated refried beans into the tortilla. Add ground beef to the tortilla. Roll the tortilla, and place seam side down in an ovenproof dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover with enchiritos with sauce, cheese, and chopped onions. Add slices of black olives if desired.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 9 x 13-inch with non-stick spray. Place assembled enchiritos into the pan. Top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese. Place in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.

TACO BELL CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Place sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, chili powder, and green sauce in a bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
• Prepare chicken breasts by slicing in half horizontally. Place cut chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to between 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch thick.
• Season chicken breasts on both sides with a small amount of salt and ground black pepper.
• Add two teaspoons of olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Heat the skillet to medium-high.
• Place chicken breasts into the pan, cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
• Place chicken on a cutting board, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into 1/4 inch slices.
• Wipeout the skillet with a paper towel. Add 1 10 inch tortilla so the skillet. Turn the temperature to medium-low.
• Drizzle about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the creamy jalapeno sauce over the tortilla.
• Add 1/3 cup of Monterey jack cheese, and add 1/3 cup of Cheddar cheese. Add enough pieces of chicken to cover the toritlla. Add the top tortilla.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping, then cook on the other side for an additional minute or two.
• Cut the quesadilla into thirds before serving.

COPYCAT TACO BELL CHICKEN ENCHILADA BOWL

Steps:

• Lightly season and cube chicken and cook in a medium pan with a little bit of water,olive oil, and taco seasoning.
• Add 3-4 Tbsp of enchilada sauce to cooked rice and mix well.
• Layer in a salad bowl (or similiar) in this order.
• Refried beans on bottom layer,next a layer of rice,chicken, enchilada sauce, green onions, cheese.
• Then microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Top with sour cream.
• This recipe can be tripled and made in a 8x8 pan to make more servings.
• Hot peppers and tomatoes and lettuce can be added within the layers.
• Enjoy!