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Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas


  • Author: Nina Klatten
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, these Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or freezing ahead.


Ingredients

2 cups cooked and shredded chicken

8 oz cream cheese, softened

4 oz diced green chiles

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)

10 oz red enchilada sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, sliced green onions


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Spoon about 1/4 cup of filling into each tortilla, roll, and place seam-side down in the dish.

4. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.

5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.

6. Let cool slightly, garnish as desired, and serve.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Warm tortillas briefly before rolling to prevent tearing.

Freeze assembled enchiladas before baking for a make-ahead meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken enchiladas, cream cheese, easy dinner