Description
These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with tender shredded chicken, a rich, cheesy sauce, and flavorful spices, all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection. Whether for a family dinner or meal prep, this dish is a comforting and delicious choice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
Cooked shredded chicken – 2 cups
Cream cheese, softened – 4 oz
Sour cream – ½ cup
Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) – 1 cup
Chopped onion – ½ cup
Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
Chili powder – ½ teaspoon
Cumin – ½ teaspoon
Salt and pepper – to taste
For the Enchiladas
Flour tortillas – 8 medium
Enchilada sauce (red or green) – 1½ cups
Shredded cheese for topping – 1 cup
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream,
shredded cheese, onions, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing well
Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds or heat them on a skillet for 10 seconds per side to make them pliable
Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish
Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring full coverage
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden
Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the filling or use pepper jack cheese
To make it low-carb, replace tortillas with steamed cabbage leaves or zucchini slices
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with black beans or sautéed mushrooms
Enchiladas can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge before baking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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