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Turkey Enchiladas are a cheesy, filling, and comforting meal that is quick and easy to make using a handful of ingredients including leftover turkey. | aheadofthyme.com

Turkey Enchiladas


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  • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas

Description

Turkey Enchiladas are a cheesy, filling, and comforting meal that is quick and easy to make. Made with a handful of ingredients including leftover turkey, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas, and melty cheese, this oven-baked meal is a lot easier to make than you think!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 pound cooked turkey breast, shredded
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 1/2 cups marble cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 8 medium flour tortillas, about 8-inches in diameter

For serving:

  • sour cream
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add shredded turkey, beans, 1 cup of cheese, cilantro, and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce . Mix well until evenly combined.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce into a 9x13-inch casserole pan.
  4. Add approximately 1/3 cup of the turkey mixture across the centre of each tortilla, carefully roll them up and arrange them seam side down into the pan. Repeat with the remaining filling and tortillas.
  5. Spread the remaining enchilada sauce evenly on top and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  6. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 8-10 minutes until the melted cheese turns golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve warm with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice, if desired.

Notes

How to store: Once the enchiladas have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

How to freeze: Place leftover turkey enchiladas in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the enchiladas to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to reheat: You can reheat enchiladas in the microwave, oven, or air fryer

  • Reheat in the microwave: Cover the top, but allow the air to escape in they are in a container. Reheat in 20-second increments until hot. 
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer: Reheat turkey enchiladas in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes, or in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes until hot.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Turkey
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican