The Great After-Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
The Great After-Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas recipe for your dinner
in Mexican

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups onions , finely chopped ( I use a food processor )
1 can enchilada sauce ( I use the mild red sauce )
5 plum tomatoes , finely chopped ( I use a food processor )
1 1/2 teaspoons canned chipotle chiles , finely chopped ( I used canned chopped green chiles )
1 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
3 cups cooked turkey , shredded
2 cups monterey jack cheese , grated
3/4 cup sour cream
12 corn tortillas , 6-inch size

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
586
Sugar
7g
Fat
42g
The Great After-Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas are a delicious way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. This Mexican-inspired dish is full of flavor and is a great comfort food option for dinner. The warm tortillas are filled with tender, shredded turkey, and covered in a rich and tangy enchilada sauce. Topped with melted cheese and sour cream, these enchiladas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve with your favorite sides for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
3.Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
4.Add the enchilada sauce, canned tomatoes, and chipotle chiles. Cook for 5 minutes.
5.In a bowl, combine the cooked turkey, 1 cup of monterey jack cheese, cilantro, and 1/4 cup of sour cream. Mix well.
6.In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add tortillas, one at a time, and cook for 15 seconds on each side until softened.
7.On a plate, spread 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce.
8.Transfer each tortilla to plate, spoon turkey mixture down center of each. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in a baking dish.
9.Pour remaining enchilada sauce over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.
10.Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

These enchiladas are a tasty way to use leftovers from Thanksgiving.
They are bursting with flavor and are a great comfort food dish.

They are easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences.

CONS

The Great After-Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas can be high in calories and fat due to the cheese and sour cream.

They may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The turkey in this recipe is high in protein and low in fat. It is a good source of vitamin B6, which helps the body produce red blood cells.
The tomatoes in this recipe are a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immune system health and wound healing.

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