Description
Craving a comforting, cheesy, and flavor-packed dinner? These Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are a perfect go-to! This easy recipe combines shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and warm tortillas, baked in rich enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheddar. Ideal for a quick dinner, family meal, or even meal prep, this dish is loaded with flavor and simple to make. Whether you’re looking for weeknight dinner ideas, easy recipes, or comfort food with a twist, this is one you’ll want to bookmark!
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, 3/4 cup cheddar, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
3. Lay out each tortilla and add 2–3 tablespoons of filling. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
4. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas and top with the remaining 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly.
6. Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Top with sour cream, tomatoes or pico, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
For extra saucy enchiladas, increase the sauce to 2 cups.
You can freeze the enchiladas before baking—just add extra cook time when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, enchiladas, comfort food, quick meals, chicken recipes