Turkey Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(10)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 2 cups of shredded turkey or chicken ( either light or dark meat, or a combo)
- 14-ounce can of black beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- optional additions – chipotle powder, sauteed onions and garlic, canned green chilies
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese ( or cheddar, mozzarella)
- 12 to 15-ounce bottle of enchilada sauce – 2 cups (or make 5 Minute Enchilada Sauce or our Roasted Enchilada Sauce)
- 8 x 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour , gf, or a blend)
- Garnish: cilantro, scallions, jalapeno slices, avocado, and sour cream
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F
Step 2
Make our 5-minute enchilada sauce if using.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, mix shredded turkey ( or chicken) with the black beans, spices, salt and any optional additions. Stir in ½ cup enchilada sauce. Taste and adjust salt.
Step 4
Pour ¾ cup enchilada sauce to the bottom of a well-greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, to lightly coat.
Step 5
Divide the filling among the tortillas ( about 1/3 cup), adding 2-3 tablespoons of cheese. Roll them up and place them seam-side down in the baking dish over the sauce.
Step 6
Pour the remaining Enchilada Sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Step 7
Bake uncovered for 20- 25 minutes, until heated through and golden.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro, scallions, jalapeño, avocado, and or sour cream.
Step 9
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