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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs

February 23, 2017

If you love Chicken Enchildas, then you will love these Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs! These easy meatballs are the most delicious combination of Mexican and Italian flavors! Served over rice, this Mexican recipe is a big hit in our house!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada MeatballsThis post has been done in collaboration with Dairy Pure. As always, all opinions are my own. 

If you are you looking for a chicken enchilada recipe, well then you have found something even better today! Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs are even better than chicken enchiladas!

Are you experiencing rapid season changes like we are? One day it is 70 degrees (which never happens in February in PA!) and the next day, we have snow. I cannot keep up with the weather here and it makes it so hard to cook! I want to break out some light spring dishes, but it still seems more appropriate to be cooking comfort food. These Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs are perfect for this time of the year. Warm and comforting, but light enough that they are spring worthy as well!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada MeatballsMexican flavors are always a favorite here. I know that no one will be disappointed whenever I say it is taco night. I love to mix things up though and not always make the same beef tacos. We love these oven baked ones and these potato and poblano ones are definitely my own personal favorite. I also have a go to enchilada recipe that I really need to share here on the blog, I just can’t seem to get a good photo of them though! Until then, these Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs are a great substitute for that recipe! I have to say…I may even like these more!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada MeatballsI have a secret ingredient in my meatballs that I use as a base for any meatball that I am making…milk. Years ago I saw a trick on the Food Network for how to make the perfect meatball. You soak bread in milk and then add the soggy bread to the meat mixture in order to keep things moist as they cook. I have been doing this ever since and always love how my meatballs turn out!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs

I used DairyPure brand in this recipe and love that their milk is hormone free, tested for antibiotics, and comes from cows who are fed a healthy diet!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada MeatballsI used ground chicken for these but you can definitely substitute beef or turkey. I love the mildness of the chicken and how it allows the delicious enchilada flavors to shine through. As a short cut, use store bought enchilada sauce. Homemade is of course better, but I don’t have time for it to simmer on a weeknight! I like to spice up the store bought sauce with a little chili powder and garlic powder just to give it more flavor.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada MeatballsI am sure that your family will love these Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs! I hope they grace your table the next time you are hungry for Mexican but need a break from tacos!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs
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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese colby or monteray jack
  • 1 slice of bread soaked in 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • For the sauce and topping:
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded monteray jack cheese
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 cup tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with non stick spray.
  2. Add all the meatball ingredients but the milk soaked bread to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Break apart the bread into crumbles and add to the meat mixture.
  4. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated.
  5. Mix meat mixture into 12-14 heaping tablespoons and place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. While meatballs cook, add enchilada sauce to a sauce pan and heat over low. When meatballs are done cooking, add them to the warm sauce. Simmer over low heat for half an hour to finish cooking the meatballs.
  8. When ready to serve, top with additional cheese and let cook until melted. Top with tortilla strips and green onions and any additional toppings you'd like, sour cream, salsa, etc.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada MeatballsFor more information on DairyPure and their Five-Point Purity Promise go here!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Meatballs

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Posted by Amanda @ Old House to New Home 28 Comments
Filed Under: Appetizer, Chicken, Mexican

Comments

  1. Amanda Love says

    February 23, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I love food that’s packed with flavor and so do the kids. This recipe is a keeper! I can’t wait to make it for dinner one of these nights. It’s a warm bowl of goodness, without a doubt!

    Reply
  2. Janel Berchielli says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:56 am

    I would have never thought to make this dish. Your photos are amazing and are making me want to make a bite of your dish!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      February 24, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you so much Janel!

      Reply
  3. amber says

    February 23, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    this looks super yummy to have on a cold night! I’ll have to add it to my next weeks menu!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      February 24, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Yes, perfect comfort food!

      Reply
  4. Jessi Joachim says

    February 23, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    This sounds amazing! I would heave never thought to do meatballs like this, but I really love the concept!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      February 24, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Belle says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    That looks so good! My husband loves meatballs so I’ll be trying this at home. I’m sure he’s going to be delighted!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
  6. Debra says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    My boys would love meatballs like this and we love the flavors of Mexican food.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      February 24, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Us too! Its our favorite!

      Reply
  7. Nicole Feliciano says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:55 am

    These meatballs look amazing. It’s a real family-pleaser recipe that I know my family would love.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      February 24, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Yes! Very family friendly! I left my daughters out of the sauce so it wouldn’t be too spicy for her!

      Reply
  8. Karina Pacheco says

    February 24, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Looks yummy! Have to try to make this sometime.

    Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    I love the twist of making meatballs taste Mexican. I always think Italian when I think of meatballs but it doesn’t have to be that way.

    Reply
  10. Jeanine says

    February 25, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    This looks absolutely incredible. I must say. I havent had meatballs in a really long time, I would love to make this for my family!

    Reply
  11. Tabitha Shakespeare says

    February 25, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    That totally happened to us here in Denver! One day it was 70 degrees and the next it snowed all day! Crazy! This looks delish! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  12. Krystle Cook says

    February 26, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    This looks so good! I never would have thought to make it into a meal like this. My family loves meatballs.

    Reply
  13. Veronika Sykorova says

    February 27, 2017 at 9:32 am

    I love how colorful this meal is! 🙂 Looks yummy!

    Reply
  14. kiwi says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:14 am

    Now this is interesting! Enchiladas and meatballs is a good combo mix I never would of thought to make this together.

    Reply
  15. Heather says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:42 am

    What an awesome idea! I always think italian when it comes to meatballs, but enchiladas are one of our favorite dishes. Will have to try these!

    Reply
  16. CourtneyLynne says

    February 27, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Omg can we say yum?!?! These meatballs look absolutely amazing!!! I just give your recipe a try! Deliciousness

    Reply

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