These Cherry Chicken Enchiladas are a tasty and fun twist on classic enchiladas. With a perfect blend of savory chicken and the sweet tang of tart cherries, these enchiladas are delicious and easy to prepare.
This chicken enchiladas recipe adds a fun twist to the classic dish by mixing frozen and canned tart cherries with the sauce and filling. The tangy sweetness of the cherries pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and spices, creating a mouth-watering combination you’ll love.
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These Cherry Chicken Enchiladas baked in the oven are perfect for an easy dinner, family gatherings, or get-togethers; they also make great leftovers.
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What I love about these cherry chicken enchiladas is that they arenโt drenched in sauce, really allowing the cherries to shine. You can taste their tangy sweetness, which complements the chicken, cilantro, and seasonings well.
What You Need to Make These Chicken Enchiladas
- Shredded cooked chicken, you can easily use chicken you have on hand, rotisserie chicken, grilled or canned chicken.
- Canned tart cherries in water drained
- Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- Bottled red salsa
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Cumin
- Salt & Pepper
- 6 Tortillas
- Frozen tart cherries
Add diced jalapeรฑos or hot sauce to the filling mixture if you want to spice up these cherry enchiladas.
If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, you can easily substitute the chicken with black beans or tofu. For extra flavor and nutrients, you can add roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Why Are Tart Cherries best for Enchiladas
How To Store Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, heat them in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
This recipe can also be made in advance and frozen for future meals. Assemble the enchiladas, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and place them in the freezer. Then when you are ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as usual.
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Cherry Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 15 ounces canned cherries in water drained
- 15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups bottled red salsa
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 whole wheat or regular flour tortillas 7-8 inch
- 1/3 cup frozen tart cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together chicken, half the canned cherries in water (drained), beans, 1/2 cup salsa, cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spoon about 2/3 cup of the filling on each tortilla. Roll up tortillas around the filling. Place, seam sides down, in prepared dish; set aside.
- For the sauce, stir together the remaining canned cherries, 1 cup salsa and frozen cherries. Spoon over filled tortillas. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and top with more cheese, if desired. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional cilantro and green onions.
This is absolutely delicious. The cherries might sound odd at first, but their flavor is perfect with the other ingredients. It’s such a delicious flavor.
These cherry chicken enchiladas were such a fun twist! I was a bit skeptical at first, but the sweet and savory combo totally works. Definitely making these again soon!
Your Cherry Chicken Enchiladas were a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish. The sweet cherries complemented the savory chicken perfectly. My family was skeptical at first but ended up loving it!
These Cherry Chicken Enchiladas offer a delightful twist on the classic dish, combining savory chicken with the sweet tang of tart cherries. It’s a unique and flavorful meal that’s both easy to make and sure to impress.
Oh my goodness this turned out soooooo good! I ate way too much, haha! Thanks for the recipe!!
I love cherries so I knew I needed to try your recipe. Delicious and unique!
The chicken turned out so good. And the tart cherries made it even better!
Your Cherry Chicken Enchiladas are fantastic! The flavors were so well balanced, and the dish was a hit with my family. Iโll be making this again for sure!
This recipe was sooooo tasty! Thanks a bunch!
This was an easy and delicious dinner! Thanks for the recipe!
I was a little hesitant about the cherries, but I didn’t need to be – it works SO WELL with this dish. Absolutely delicious!
This unique flavor combination makes for a memorable and delightful meal.