Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Cream Cheese Delight You!
A delicious and creamy chicken enchilada recipe featuring cream cheese for a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and cumin until well combined.
- Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Can substitute chicken with shredded beef or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg