Jun 09 2026

Popeye Enchilada Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

A flour tortilla filled with spinach and chicken topped with our cilantro cream sauce and served with black beans and rice.

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Ingredients

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Filling

Cilantro Cream Sauce

Method

Filling Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Spinach and Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Spinach

    Add the chopped spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Chicken and Season

    Stir in the shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

Cilantro Cream Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Assembling the Enchiladas

  1. 5

    Fill Tortillas

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take a flour tortilla and place a generous amount of the spinach and chicken mixture in the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.

  2. 6

    Repeat Filling

    Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all are placed in the baking dish.

  3. 7

    Top with Sauce

    Pour the cilantro cream sauce evenly over the enchiladas, ensuring they are well covered.

Baking

  1. 8

    Bake Enchiladas

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is slightly golden.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the enchiladas on plates with a side of warmed black beans and cooked rice. Enjoy your Popeye Enchilada!

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