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Mystery Dish: Spicy Chicken, Spinach, and Corn Enchiladas

Sarah

This month for Mystery Dish, Christine from I Dig Pinterest and I Did it Too was the head honcho. She gave us the following ingredients to work with: fresh mushrooms, pork, spinach, cream cheese, pineapple, butterscotch chips, macadamia nuts, Sriracha, Ritz crackers, and tortillas. When I first saw the list, I had dreams of a fabulous dessert. But things just didn’t work out due to family and work things… so dinner it was! But shhhh! Don’t tell these enchiladas they were a second choice because they’d be oh so sad. They were SO tasty and SO spicy and SO worth it.

Spicy Chicken, Spinach, and Corn Enchiladas | thepajamachef.com

The two ingredients I used from Christine’s list were spinach and tortillas. I thought about also using Sriracha in the spicy enchilada sauce, but after a quick test taste, I realized there was no way I’d be able to handle the heat if I added that. 🙂 So two ingredients it was! Obviously tortillas are an essential part of enchiladas–but spinach? Sounds a little weird. But I’m never one to shy away from adding veggies where they are unexpected. The combination of chicken, spinach, and corn made for a delightful enchilada filling, and when we had a little leftover, I saved it for quesadillas later in the week. Also an excellent choice for this filling! If a super spicy sauce isn’t your thing, feel free to buy some or try my [old old old] recipe for a classic enchilada sauce.

Spicy Chicken, Spinach, and Corn Enchiladas | thepajamachef.com

We loved how flavorful, fast, and unique these enchiladas were, and I bet you will too! Be sure to check out some of the other creations made by my Mystery Dish pals. 🙂

one year ago: Italian Sausage and Red Rice
two years ago: Sausage, Apple, and Egg Casserole
three years ago: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Spicy Chicken, Spinach, and Corn Enchiladas
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Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato juice or water
  • 1/2 cup onion, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 6 ounces cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 handful spinach, torn
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese [pepperjack or a Mexican blend would also be good]

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a food processor, combine tomato paste, tomato juice, onion, green pepper, garlic, chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Process until smooth. Spread 1/3 of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.

In a bowl, stir together chicken, spinach, corn, and salsa. Divide mixture between the tortillas, then place seam side down in the baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and the cheese.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Time: 45 minutes [15 minutes active].

Yield: 4 servings.

February Mystery Dish Collage
1. Grilled Pineapple with Nutella and Macadamia Nuts by Joyful Healthy Eats
2. Hummingbird Cake by Baking a Moment
3. Three-Cheese Spinach Squares by The Well Floured Kitchen
4. Easy Pesto Pita Bread Pizzas by Yummy Healthy Easy
5. Minty Pea Prosciutto Toast by Chez CateyLou
6. Pina Colada Cheesecake by Blahnik Baker
7. Chocolate Banana Cheesecake Chimichangas by Culinary Couture
8. Pork with Pineapple Fried Rice by I Want Crazy
9. Tropical Green Smoothie by The Dessert Chronicles
10. Spicy Chicken, Spinach and Corn Enchiladas by The Pajama Chef
11. Pineapple Drop Cookies by I Dig Pinterest

Published by Sarah

Librarian. Runner. Wife. Jesus follower. Loves reading, Indiana basketball, trying new recipes, coffee, cuddling with my kitties, cozy scarves, and cardigans.

29 thoughts on “Mystery Dish: Spicy Chicken, Spinach, and Corn Enchiladas”

  5. Yummy!!! My first instinct when I saw the ingredients y’all were working with was to go Mexican with Pork, Spinach, Mushroom Tacos so I’m glad you went a similar route with your enchiladas! It may have been a second choice but it sounds first rate!

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    1. Hi Dani! Good to hear from you! 🙂 Your idea sounds great too…Ben isn’t a mushroom fan, otherwise I would have included some of those too!

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  6. A nice recipe. Thank you and have a Great Weekend!

    >________________________________ > From: The Pajama Chef >To: lizzm@att.net >Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 6:00 AM >Subject: [New post] Mystery Dish: Spicy Chicken, Spinach, and Corn Enchiladas > > WordPress.com >Sarah posted: “This month for Mystery Dish, Christine from I Dig Pinterest and I Did it Toowas the head honcho. She gave us the following ingredients to work with: fresh mushrooms, pork, spinach, cream cheese, pineapple, butterscotch chips, macadamia nuts, Sriracha, Ri” >

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  14. Good call adding the spinach. I like working veggies in every way I can, too. It’s easier than making a separate veggie dish. Enchiladas are the absolute best – probably what I’d choose to eat as my last meal on earth.

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