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Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas

The ultimate comfort food, Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas combine rich pumpkin puree with savory chicken and warm spices for an easy weeknight dinner. Melted cheese tops this delicious dish, making it a must-try for the fall season!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree (we like Libby's)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water plus additional as needed
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium sweet potato cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 cups boneless and skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles can
  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican style cheese shredded, reduced-fat
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, chicken broth, and Greek yogurt. Stir until the mixture is well combined and has the consistency of a runny enchilada sauce. Add additional broth or water as needed.
  3. Spread 1 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, place the diced sweet potato in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Microwave until it’s fork-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. In another bowl, combine the cooked sweet potato, shredded chicken, diced green chiles, and half of the cheese. Add 1/2 cup of the pumpkin enchilada sauce and toss to coat.
  6. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture over the center of the 8 corn tortillas. Roll the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the prepared casserole dish.
  7. Pour the remaining pumpkin enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled enchiladas and top it with the remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the enchilada sauce is bubbling.
  9. Sprinkle the cilantro on top before serving.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Tip 2: Freeze assembled enchiladas for up to 2 months.
  • Tip 3: For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with black beans.
  • Tip 4: Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
  • Tip 5: Add jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Tip 6: Top with avocado for a fresh finish.