16 Enchilada Recipes for Everyone (2024)

Whether you like chicken enchiladas or beef, extra cheesy or veggie-forward, there are so many ways to enjoy enchiladas morning, noon, and night! Here, we've gathered a selection of recipes to make your tastebuds sing the praises of this flavor-packed Mexican favorite. We've got eight choices with chicken, including Rick Bayless' creamy Enchiladas Suizas; two no-bake options for when you'd rather not turn on your oven; plus six meat-free masterpieces. Hungry yet?

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Enmoladas de Calabaza

Enmoladas are essentially enchiladas given the mole treatment, and this recipe is the ultimate version. Lightly fried tortillas are generously stuffed with tender strands of spaghetti squash and then covered in a concentrated kabocha squash mole. The mole is seasoned with dried chiles and five-spice powder, which lend a delicate smokiness to the savory sauce.

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No-Bake Vegetarian Enchiladas

The recipe here is based on a dish created by chef Josef Centeno's great-grandmother, who raised 12 kids. Because meat was expensive, she often made enchiladas using only vegetables, like carrots and potatoes. For his enchiladas, Centeno makes a sofrito, cooking carrots low and slow in olive oil with garlic and tomatoes.

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Beef and Cheese Red Chile Enchiladas

Dipping warm corn tortillas in freshly made red chile sauce infuses each rolled enchilada with the smoky-sweet flavor of New Mexico chiles. The hearty cumin-scented beef and cheese filling stands up well to the bold sauce. For a quicker vegetarian version, fill the tortillas with an ounce of melty cheese, like queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack.

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Summery No-Bake Chicken Enchiladas with Pico de Gallo

When it's hot outside and turning on the oven is the last thing you want to do, enchiladas are still an option! Fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso fresco make for a bright and delicious meal.

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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Enchiladas

Enchiladas aren't just for dinner! Your brunch party guests will love this morning-time version.

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Enchiladas for Two

Don't feel the need to invite a crowd over the next time you're in the mood for enchiladas. This recipe crams a ton of flavor into a small batch of the Mexican favorite.

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Green Chile–Chicken Enchiladas

Modern Family TV star Jesse Tyler Ferguson hails from New Mexico, which explains his penchant for these deliciously cheesy and spicy chicken enchiladas. He often makes them with canned cream of chicken soup, but they’re even better with a quick and easy homemade sauce that mimics the soup yet has better flavor.

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Red Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

Former F&W editor Grace Parisi makes a slightly spicy red sauce for these enchiladas with smoky guajillo chiles and fruity ancho chiles.

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Chicken, Cheese, and Mushroom Enchiladas with Sour Cream Slaw

Crunchy coleslaw made with sour cream dressing is a cooling accompaniment to these spicy-sauced enchiladas.

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Vegan Enchiladas

Cookbook author Akasha Richmond stuffs her incredible enchiladas with squash, mushrooms, kale, and corn, then tops them with a tangy tomatillo sauce and rich cashew crema.

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Cheese Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce

Chef Aarón Sánchez makes an elaborate, long-simmered sauce for enchiladas. For a quick meal at home, though, he reaches for canned red chile sauce, such as one from Las Palmas. "It's old-school, very straightforward," he says. Sánchez sometimes adds shredded braised chicken to his enchiladas for a heartier meal.

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Enchiladas Suizas (Creamy Enchiladas with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Green Chile)

These simple, classic enchiladas from chef Rick Bayless hit all the right notes. They can be made with either fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on the season and what you've got on hand.

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Mole Chicken Enchiladas

These enchiladas are drenched in a not-quite-authentic, but seriously delicious version of mole sauce that includes peanut butter, cocoa, soy sauce, and chili powder.

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