A little green enchilada sauce goes a long way! Gloriously cheesy thanks to plenty of queso blanco, this dish can be made with either chicken or beef.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Enchiladas

This popular Mexican food consists of a tortilla (typically corn) filled with a meat (beef, chicken, seafood - you name it!) and/or cheese mixture which is then rolled up. The enchilada is then usually covered with a red sauce, but white and green (verde) sauces are common too.
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Green Chile Enchiladas With White Queso
Enchiladas, South Texas Style
This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd. With ground beef, cheese, and tortillas smothered in a flavorful chili gravy, everyone will love these...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Canyon Cafe's Pancho's Enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas are topped with a three-pepper cream sauce and served with a fresh tomato salad, just like the Canyon Cafe in San Antonio serves it!
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat El Torito Chicken Enchiladas
This copycat recipe for the famous chicken enchiladas at El Torito uses cooked chicken and fire-roasted green chile enchilada sauce mixed with sour cream.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Ranch Sauce
Love buffalo wings with ranch dipping sauce? Try this version of chicken enchiladas that have the same great flavors.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Absolutely The Best Enchiladas
These amazing Tex-Mex enchiladas are made with ground beef, three kinds of cheese, spicy tomatoes, chili, and corn tortillas.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Fat Chicken Enchiladas
When you think of enchiladas, it's a gooey, cheesy, decidedly not low-fat picture that comes to mind, right? Doesn't have to be. Keep the cheesy and keep the gooey with this...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Chicken Cheese Enchiladas
Flour tortillas are filled with shredded chicken mixed with a creamy sauce made with cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, corn, and seasonings.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Luby's Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce
Made with beef broth, tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cornstarch, water, corn tortillas
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef And Chicken Enchiladas
Satisfy your craving for Mexican cuisine with this easy recipe for enchiladas. Featuring a delicious blend of ground beef, chicken, and fluffy rice, wrapped in flour...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef-Bean Enchiladas
Corn tortillas are filled with ground beef, onions, refried beans, and black olives and then baked, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Layered Enchilada Casserole
Corn tortillas layered with ground beef, cheese, and a simmered mix of blended tomatoes and onions will become one of your new favorites.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pancake Enchiladas
If you're skeptical about the idea of pancake enchiladas, take a step back and think about it. Pancakes are awesome with savory elements like bacon and eggs so have yourself a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Enchilada Casserole
Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this ground beef casserole boasts layers of cheese, beans, and corn tortillas, ideal for weeknight dinners.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
South Texas Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Gravy
Made with mild cheddar cheese, olive oil, chili powder, water, flour, cumin, ground oregano, garlic powder, garlic salt, grated mild cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Enchiladas
Tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of shrimp, crab, and onions get topped in a creamy garlic parsley sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
Discover the ease of making delicious chicken enchiladas in a crock pot. This dish combines shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a flavorful sauce, topped with melted...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Beef Enchilada Casserole
This simple layered enchilada-style casserole is made with ground beef that's simmered in a creamy enchilada sauce and layered with longhorn cheese and corn tortillas.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Enchiladas
Get your taste buds two-stepping with these Texas enchiladas. Loaded with chili gravy, ground beef, and cheese, they're a meal worthy of any Texas-sized appetite.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Super Simple Beef Enchiladas
This is a great dish for busy families. The filling can also be used in tacos or burritos if you want variety. If you're into more spicy food, add some jalapenos for a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Fried Chicken Enchiladas
The secret for great enchiladas? It's in the sauce. This piquant sauce goes great with the chicken, jalapeno, and cheese filled corn tortillas.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
A healthier take on chicken enchiladas made with ground chicken breast, onion, tomatoes, reduced fat cheese, your choice of red or green enchilada sauce and white corn...
Method: microwave, stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey Enchiladas With Cumin Lime Crema
Made with tomato paste, pinto beans, corn, cumin seed, jalapeno, kosher salt, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Enchiladas with Pasilla Chile Sauce
Pasilla is Spanish for "little raisin" and these peppers are named so because of their mild, chewy sweetness. If you can't find pasilla peppers use...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Crab Meat and Mashed Potato Enchiladas in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
A unique combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, potatoes, peas, and blue cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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