Description
Chicken Enchiladas are a family favorite that will make your dinner table come alive with Mexican-inspired comfort. Packed with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a creamy sauce, these enchiladas deliver pure deliciousness in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 cups shredded chicken
Dairy:
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- 1 10-ounce can green enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrappers:
- 8 8-inch flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Microwave 8 ounces of cream cheese in 15-second intervals until completely soft and spreadable.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup salsa in a large bowl until your mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Fold 4 cups of shredded chicken into the cream cheese mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Spread about ½ of the green enchilada sauce across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Warm your tortillas according to package instructions to make them flexible and easy to roll.
- Spoon ½ cup of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the sauced baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, covering them completely.
- Scatter the remaining 2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese across the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Allow the enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Cream cheese softens quickly in the microwave, so watch carefully to prevent overheating and maintain a smooth texture.
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor to the enchilada filling.
- Warming tortillas briefly prevents cracking when rolling and makes them more flexible for stuffing.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cheese to reduce calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg