We all know that getting dinner on the table can be tough. If you have kids, a full time job or even just a lot of activities, a home cooked dinner tends to fall further and further down the priority list just from sheer lack of time. Thankfully, smart people like the ones who work at Kraft think of ways to help a momma {or daddy} out! Their newest time saver, Kraft Recipe Makers, are perfect for helping you get a jumpstart on a delicious meal. You can either go with the recipe printed right on the back of the box or create something new like I did with these tomatillo chicken enchilada roll ups.
Of course, I couldn’t just give you a recipe for chicken enchiladas. That is already right there on the box.
I knew I wanted break out of our normal dinner rut while also keeping the meal simple and easy to prepare. So, I did what I love to do best and combined two different types of cuisines: Mexican and Italian.
What You’ll Need:
1 box of Kraft Verde Chicken Enchilada Recipe Makers
1 cup shredded, cooked chicken {go ahead and shred it with your mixer}
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1 small onion, finely chopped
8 cooked lasagna noodles, laid flat
1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese
Let’s Make It:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the finishing sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan.
2) In a medium sized bowl, combine the chicken and the creamy ranchero filling sauce. Stir well to combine.
3) In large bowl, combine the beans, corn and onion and stir well. Add chicken mixture to bowl and stir.
4) Working one by one with each lasagna noodle, spread filling along the inside of the noodle, top with 1 Tbsp of shredded cheese and then roll up.
Place the rolled noodles in the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining finishing sauce and shredded cheese.
5) Bake enchilada roll ups in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, avocado slices and green onions.
What is your favorite go to easy meal for your family? Do you use meal starters like Kraft Recipe Makers to help you get dinner on the table quickly?
- 1 box of Kraft Verde Chicken Enchilada Recipe Makers
- 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken {go ahead and shred it with your mixer}
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 cooked lasagna noodles, laid flat
- 1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread ½ of the finishing sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the chicken and the creamy ranchero filling sauce. Stir well to combine.
- In another bowl, combine the beans, corn and onion and stir well. Add chicken mixture to bowl and stir well.
- Working one by one with each lasagna noodle, spread filling along the inside of the noodle, top with 1 Tbsp of shredded cheese and then roll up.
- Place the rolled noodles in the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining finishing sauce and shredded cheese
- Bake enchilada roll ups in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, avocado slices and green onions.
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Dee says
*DROOL* Those look so good!
Shannah Coe says
Thanks 🙂
Marika says
Oh the good old times when I as eating fast boxed food because I had no time to cook – I used to really really love JKS, they have some awesome products (still love their coffee, btw).
Shannah Coe says
Cooking dinner can be so tough when you are busy!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
This looks yummy!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! We really enjoyed them.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I can’t believe how delicious that looks to me. I’m not even kidding. I’m SO getting that variety!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! I hope you give it a try. Be sure to let me know how they turn out.
Amy Desrosiers says
These look great! I never really used lasagna rolls outside of the box!
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Shannah Coe says
I love putting new twists on traditional items like lasagna with mexican flavors.
Milena says
Great photos! Looks like a yummy way to make a quick elegant dish. thanks for the tip!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! For something that came together so quickly, I was really happy with how nice the roll ups looked.
Jen V says
I am going to have to try this recipe. With 4 kids and all their after-school activities, I can always use quick dinner ideas.
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Shannah Coe says
I hear you on the need for quick dinners. Isn’t it amazing how time slips away when kid activities are involved?! Definitely give these a try.
Alicia Taylor says
That looks like something that even my kids will eat!
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Shannah Coe says
Haha…that is exactly what i was thinking when I was making them. Maybe my kids will eat these?!
Dawn Lopez says
Oh yummy! This looks so delicious and easy! I am going to make these next week.. thanks!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! These are definitely easy and super tasty. Let me know what you think.
Jennifer B says
This looks like an easy recipe that my kids would love too! Thanks for sharing this!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! My kids loved them.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
Yumm.. looks amazing.. I never had roll ups, sure looks great and something I think everyone in my family would love.. we tried the Kraft Recipe Makers a few weeks ago and LOVE them.. aren’t they amazing and so simple to create a wonderful meal…
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Shannah Coe says
Roll ups are one of my favorite meals. They are fun to make and easy to eat too. Which Kraft Recipe Maker did you try? I am interested in tasting all of the flavors.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
I soo need to try roll ups… you totally inspired me.. we tried the Tex mex Chicken Fajita and made a taco salad.. was YUMMY
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Shannah Coe says
Roll ups are so fun and easy. The kids love rolling them.
Giveaways 4 Mom says
This looks delicious. I could definitely see myself eating these.
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! I am really happy with how they turned out. I hope you give them a try.
Pam says
We have used Kraft Recipe makers to make tacos and they were delicious. They are my new pantry staple.
Shannah Coe says
I have the taco one in my pantry waiting to be tried. Glad to know it is a hit.
Cynthia L. says
I have been seeing the Kraft recipe makers in the store and on the internet. I think it is a great idea to have one of these in the pantry for emergencies! It is nice to know there is an easy meal close at hand.
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Shannah Coe says
They are definitely an awesome product for helping get a meal on the table fast. You can easily use the recipe on the back of the box or create a new one. Searching #kraftrecipemakers will also give you a bunch of ideas from other bloggers 🙂
Elizabeth Towns says
Yum! Your pictures are so awesome I want to eat again, and I have already had my dinner. Kraft Recipe Makers, huh? I haven’t ever used them, but if they can help me turn out a dinner entree like this one, I am all for them. I wonder if I can flip them gluten free? Don’t worry, I will figure it out!
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Shannah Coe says
Aww thanks! The Kraft Recipe Makers are a fabulous product! I bet you could find a rice lasagna noodle to make them gluten free.
Jordyn @ Almost Supermom says
Yum!! Those look delish 🙂 Our go to meal is always tacos, so easy to whip up in a hurry
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Shannah Coe says
Tacos are another favorite in our house. My son loves the taco shells.
brett says
oh, they look marvelous! i’m all about mexican foods!!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! We are HUGE mexican food fans in our house too.
Malia says
Yum! that looks really good.
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! They turned out super delicious.
Michelle says
love this!! great idea!!
Shannah Coe says
Thanks! We really enjoyed the combination of the pasta with the Mexican flavors.
Tonia@thegunnysack says
What a great idea! I love that you combine Italian and Mexican in one dish! #client
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! I love putting twists on traditional recipes by throwing a whole new type of food into it.
Jenn @ We Do Fun Here says
I think I will be making these this weekend!!! 🙂 Pinning to my Fall Party Main Dish Board! 🙂
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! Hope you enjoy them.
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
These look really delicious! So glad you shared this at the boost today 🙂 Pinned!
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! These have become a new favorite in our house.
Scarlett says
These look really good. I love enchiladas! I also love recipe kits that get you out of your meal ruts.
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! The recipe kits are definitely a great resource to help get dinner on the table quickly!