Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs Recipes

CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, tortillas and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165° If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Prep. Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. If using corn tortillas, warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or tea towel until soft and easily pliable, about 30 seconds. If using flour tortillas, there is generally no need to warm them.
• Assemble chicken enchiladas. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and preferred fillings. Spoon chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup grated cheese and fold two ends of tortilla over the filled center. Place the tortilla seam side down into the baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas have been filled.
• Bake enchiladas. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the assembled tortillas. Top with grated cheese. Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until cheese has melted thoroughly and has become bubbly.
• Garnish and serve. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve warm.

EASY RED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until onion starts to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, chile powder, cumin, chipotle powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix until fully combined. Pour in chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
• Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Taste and season as desired. Blend sauce with an immersion blender.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Lightly brush tortillas with oil. Heat a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat tortillas until flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
• Cover the bottom of the skillet with a scoop of enchilada sauce. Place a tortilla on top and add 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the Jack cheese, and 1/2 the cilantro and green onions. Spoon on more sauce and repeat layers, finishing with sauce and the remaining cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and sauce is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 °F and coat an oblong baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and jalapeño. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
• Add the chili powder, cumin and coriander, combine well and sauté for an additional minute until the spices release their fragrance. Add the chipotle pepper and tomato sauces and cook for 2 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and, if desired, adjust the heat by adding extra chili powder or chipotle sauce.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fork-tender.
• Allowing the majority of sauce that adheres to the chicken drip back into the pan, transfer the thighs to a cutting board and cut/shred them into small pieces.
• Spread a thin layer of the remaining sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and add a portion of chicken in a line down the center. Top with about 2 tablespoons of cheese and a sprinkling of cilantro. Roll and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
• Cover the tortillas evenly with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until the cheese on top is lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

ENCHILADA BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine chicken and 4 ounces enchilada sauce in a bowl; toss to combine. Transfer onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove baking sheet from the oven and drain liquid. Baste remaining enchilada sauce over chicken thighs and return to the oven. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and divide Cheddar cheese and olives evenly on top of the chicken.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Stir tomatoes, cumin, chile powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Coat a 7- or 8-by-11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce into the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange 1/3 of the tortilla wedges over the tomato sauce. Top with half of the beans, half of the chicken and half of the pepper mixture. Top with 1 cup sauce and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Layer on half the remaining tortillas. Top with the remaining beans, chicken and pepper mixture. Top with 1 cup of the sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Layer on the remaining tortillas, followed by the remaining sauce (about 1/3 cup). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 3 days.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the casserole, uncovered, until hot and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Alternatively, microwave the casserole, covered with wax paper, on Medium-High until steaming hot, 12 to 15 minutes.) Serve hot.

BAKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Prepare enchilada sauce according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup prepared sauce, chicken, 1 cup of cheese, olives, 1/3 cup of tomatoes, green pepper and onion., Place a rounded 1/4 cupful of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and remaining tomatoes.

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch (or similar sized) baking dish. Spread one cup of the salsa verde (or guacamole salsa) in the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine all the seasoning mix ingredients. Pat the chicken dry. If using chicken breasts, cut them into thinner strips (similar to chicken tenderloin size or slightly larger). Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken (both sides). Set aside.
• In a 12-inch skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until the onions and peppers start to soften, 3-4 minutes (they'll cook a bit more in the oven). Spread the onions and peppers over the salsa in the pan.
• Return the skillet to medium heat and add a drizzle of oil if the pan is dry. Add the chicken in a single layer (may need to do this in two batches) and cook for 30 - 60 seconds per side for some quick browning action - don't overcook (the chicken will cook longer in the oven). Remove the chicken from the pan and place in a single layer over the vegetables.
• Sprinkle the black beans over the chicken. Pour the remaining one cup salsa over the beans. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes (bake for 35 minutes in this step if using chicken thighs).
• Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Add time, as needed, for the chicken to fully cook through.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and let rest for 10-15 minutes. The sauce will thicken as the casserole rests. Serve over rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, etc OR serve in tortillas (or roll up in burritos or enchiladas). Serve with additional toppings/garnishes as desired: avocados, fresh lime wedges, sour cream, additional cheese, tomatoes, etc.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA BAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, until no longer pink. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, garlic powder and lime juice before turning. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet and saute the onion for 5-6 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the corn, tomatoes & chilies, and ½ of the enchilada sauce. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken and the enchilada sauce mixture and stir to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Drizzle on the remaining enchilada sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges.