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Dutch Oven Enchiladas by CampingForFoodies features a black cast iron camp Dutch oven filled with chicken enchiladas baked in red sauce, topped with golden melted cheddar cheese and bright green chopped fresh cilantro.

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Chicken Enchiladas Camping Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Kim Hanna
Camping For Foodies Dinner Camping Recipes: This easy recipe uses pre-cooked shredded chicken you make in advance.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 6 flour tortillas about 7-inch soft taco size
  • Cooking spray

Optional Toppings

  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Prep the veggies as directed.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the chicken, green enchilada sauce, onion and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
  • Pre-heat a 12-inch cast iron camp Dutch oven to 350 F degrees (25 coals total: 17 top/8 bottom, see note #1.)
  • Evenly split the chicken mixture on the tortillas and roll them up.
  • Spray the bottom and sides of your Dutch oven with cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/4 of the red enchilada sauce in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
  • Lay the rolled tortillas in the sauce in the oven with the seam side down.
  • Pour the remaining red enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Cover the Dutch oven with its lid (and coals) and bake for 35-40 minutes until the enchiladas are heated through. Turn oven and lid 1/4 turn in opposite directions every 10-15 minutes for even baking.
  • Remove the cover and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the enchiladas.
  • Replace the lid (with coals) and continue baking (about 5 minutes) until the cheese melts.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and remove the coals from the lid; let stand (covered but without coals) 5 minutes to firm the enchiladas.
  • Remove the Dutch oven lid and top with cilantro.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, if desired.

Notes

  1. If you are using a different sized oven, check this Dutch Oven Temperature Chart to see how many coals you'll need. https://www.campingforfoodies.com/dutch-oven-temperature-chart/

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1820mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g