An eye-catching, rustic ceramic plate hosting two golden brown tortilla boats, generously filled with vibrant, creamy spinach mix and tender, smoky chicken chunks. Cheesy melting peaks and dots of rich red enchilada sauce add a thrilling contrast. A sprinkling of fresh, light green cilantro leaves brings a note of freshness, completing this inviting dish.

Spinach & Chicken Enchilada Boats

Name: Spinach & Chicken Enchilada Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 large handfuls fresh spinach roughly chopped; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 large tortilla boats; 1/2 can smoked chipotle enchilada sauce; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; for garnish fresh cilantro chopped

Flavorful enchilada boats with a spinach punch.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Sauteeing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 22, 2024

A little about this dish

This Tex-Mex inspired dish is untraditional but truly delectable. We're showcasing fresh spinach in a fun and flavorful way, paired with tender chicken and smoky chipotle for a hint of heat.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh spinach — 2 large handfuls — roughly chopped
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 2 — cooked and shredded
Garlic — 1 clove — minced
Creme fraiche — 1/2 cup
Shredded cheddar cheese — 1/2 cup
Tortilla boats — 2 large
Smoked chipotle enchilada sauce — 1/2 can
Cumin — 1/2 tablespoon
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Fresh cilantro — for garnish — chopped

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🍳🔥🧄

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 minced clove of garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 3 — 🍳🌿⏫

Introduce 2 large handfuls of fresh spinach to the pan, and sauté until wilted.
Step 4 — 🐔🥛🥄

Mix in 2 cooked, shredded chicken breasts, 1/2 cup of creme fraiche, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin, and some salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the blend is coated in the creamy sauce.
Step 5 — 🥘🌶️🔥

Pour a thin layer of 1/2 can smoked chipotle enchilada sauce at the bottom of your baking dish.
Step 6 — 🥗🛶🥘

Spoon the spinach and chicken mixture into 2 large tortilla boats, then place them in the baking dish.
Step 7 — 🌶️🧀🔝

Cover the enchilada boats with the rest of the enchilada sauce, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover the dish with foil.
Step 8 — 🔥⏲️🧀

Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 9 — 🍃🔝😋

Sprinkle some fresh-chopped cilantro on the enchiladas before serving.

A final fox tip

This dish is easily adjustable for heat levels. For those who like it hot, feel free to add more chipotle. If your diet allows, some black beans or sweet corn can be added to the mix for even more texture and flavor.