Layered Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

These layered turkey enchiladas are a delicious and easy weeknight meal! Perfect for using leftover Thanksgiving turkey or cooking with fresh, this recipe offers a delightful blend of savory turkey, zesty enchilada sauce, and sweet cranberry. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite! A crowd-pleasing recipe that's sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 282.9 kcal
Protein 45g
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Ingredients for Layered Turkey Enchiladas

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How to Make Layered Turkey Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cooked or 2 lbs uncooked ground turkey and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until no longer pink (if using uncooked turkey, ensure it's fully cooked).
  3. Add 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), and 2 cups enchilada sauce to the skillet. Stir in 1/2 cup cranberry sauce.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of 12 corn tortillas, 1/3 of 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the turkey mixture.
  7. Repeat layers: 1/3 tortillas, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 turkey mixture.
  8. Top with the remaining tortillas, pour the remaining turkey mixture over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and garnishing with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

32g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Layered Turkey Enchiladas?

Layered Turkey Enchiladas takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Layered Turkey Enchiladas?

Layered Turkey Enchiladas has approximately 282.9 calories per serving, with about 45 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Layered Turkey Enchiladas?

The key ingredients for Layered Turkey Enchiladas are Turkey Breast Tenderloin, Frozen Peppers And Onions, Enchilada Sauce, Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, Corn Tortillas, Mexican Blend Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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