Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinner planning, and comforting food ideas the whole family will love. Tender shredded chicken, smooth cream cheese, flavorful enchilada sauce, and melty cheese come together in soft tortillas for one of the best easy recipe options when you need quick dinner inspiration, simple dinner ideas, and cozy homemade meals.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can diced green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups red enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
1 tbsp olive oil for greasing dish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, diced green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Stir the filling until creamy and evenly mixed.
4. Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
5. Arrange the filled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
8. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Top with chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, then serve warm.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese before mixing so the filling blends smoothly.
Warm the tortillas for a few seconds before rolling if they feel stiff or crack easily.
Let the enchiladas rest briefly after baking so they hold together better when served.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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