Apple Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

This Apple Chicken Enchiladas Recipe is a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, combining the savory flavors of chicken with the sweetness of crisp apples.

Save this recipe for leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey! Or grab a rotisserie chicken for easy cooked chicken to use in these enchiladas.

It’s the perfect nutritious weekday Mexican Recipe the whole family will devour.

Apple Chicken Enchiladas Recipe | Mommy Evolution

I also recommend trying green enchilada sauce instead of red because it goes so well with poultry. It’s really up to your own personal taste!

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Additional Family-Favorite Mexican Casseroles

Before we dive into these scrumptious enchiladas, be sure to take a peek at these awesome Mexican casseroles.

Tex Mex Lasagna is a a unique twist on an Italian favorite with all of the delicious Tex Mex flavors you crave – seasoned beef, chili sauce, corn tortillas and Mexican cheeses.

Enchilada Lasagna is filled with layers of salsa, cheese and tortillas, even the hungriest appetite will be filled.

Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole is a tasty casserole features layers of tortillas, ground beef, enchilada sauce, cheese and other savory ingredients.

Chicken Fajita Casserole and Creamy Seafood Enchiladas are also delicious options!

And a special thanks to Healthy Family Project’s Mission for Nutrition for this recipe. Find more recipes and meal planning tips by downloading their free e-cookbook at healthyfamilyproject.com/mission-for-nutrition.

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Apple Chicken Enchiladas

I’m always looking for ways to make recipes easier – you can easily make extra chicken and have it on hand for this recipe.

But I like to grab a rotisserie chicken for easy cooked chicken to use in these enchiladas.

Whether you’re looking to shake up your weekly dinner routine or trying to impress your friends and family with a unique and flavorful meal, these apple chicken enchiladas are sure to be a hit.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

enchiladas with apples topped with jalepenos

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 Envy or Jazz apple, diced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 6 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • cilantro (optional)

Directions for Apple Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Heat oven to 350 F.

In skillet, cook onions until translucent. Add jalapeno and apple; saute 2-3 minutes.

Add cooked chicken and mix well. Remove from heat.

Lay out tortillas and sprinkle cheese on each.

Add chicken mixture and roll. Place in baking dish and cover with enchilada sauce.

close up of apple chicken enchiladas

Bake 20 minutes, or until heated throughout.

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Apple Chicken Enchiladas

Apple Chicken Enchiladas

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This Apple Chicken Enchiladas Recipe is a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, combining the savory flavors of chicken with the sweetness of crisp apples.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 Envy or Jazz apple, diced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 6 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • cilantro (optional)

Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 350 F.
    2. In skillet, cook onions until translucent. Add jalapeno and apple; saute 2-3 minutes.
    3. Add cooked chicken and mix well. Remove from heat.
    4. Lay out tortillas and sprinkle cheese on each. Add chicken mixture and roll. Place in baking dish and cover with enchilada sauce.
    5. Bake 20 minutes, or until heated throughout.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 628Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 797mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 36g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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