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Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas- use up your leftover turkey to make these easy and flavorful cheesy enchiladas. These tasty enchiladas come together fast and make a delicious dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 282kcal
Author Lisa

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups cooked turkey shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup diced green chiles drained (typically one 7oz can, or half a 16 oz jar)
  • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 2 ½ cups shredded jack cheese divided
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 can Green Enchilada Sauce 28 oz
  • Cilantro – garnish
  • Red Pepper flakes – garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a small bowl combine chile powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.* (1 teaspoon chile powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper)
    spice mixture in bowl with all spices mixed together
  • In a large bowl combine shredded turkey, sour cream, drained green chile, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, 1 ½ cups jack cheese, and taco seasoning. (3 cups shredded turkey, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup green chile)
    mixing turkey filling
  • Place enchilada sauce in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. You just want it to be warm. (28 oz can of green enchilada sauce)
    dipping tortilla in enchilada sauce
  • Dip a corn tortilla in the warmed enchilada sauce, then place a heaping spoonful of the turkey mixture into the center of the tortilla and roll up. Place in a 9x13 baking dish and repeat with the remaining tortillas. (12 corn tortillas)
    adding turkey filling to corn tortilla
  • Once all the tortillas are used, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. (1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup jack cheese)
    enchiladas in baking dish before baking and melting cheese
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbling. Remove from oven and sprinkle with crushed pepper flakes and cilantro.
    enchiladas baked in baking dish

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Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • If you have a favorite taco seasoning mixture that is premade you can use 2 tbs of that instead.
  • If some of the corn tortillas crack or split while rolling it will be okay. No one will notice after they are covered in melted cheese I promise.
  • Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat: To reheat you can either microwave, checking every 30 seconds until heating through, or reheat in the oven at the same baking temperature as cooking, but for less time.
  • Freeze: You can make these and freeze them for up to 3 months. I recommend preparing them up to the point right before you bake them. Prepare in an oven safe, freezer safe dish. Thaw overnight and then bake according to the directions.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg