Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    119

Indulge in the comforting embrace of creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas, where tender chicken and soft tortillas meet a tangy enchilada sauce and a rich, flavorful filling. Perfect for a delightful family dinner or effortless entertaining.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    53 g
  • Cholesterol
    163 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    28 g
  • Sodium
    2147 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    47 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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Recipe View Place chicken on a large sheet of foil and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Seal the foil around the chicken and place the packet on a rimmed baking sheet.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred cooked chicken and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Recipe View While chicken cooks, prepare tortillas. Spread both sides of each tortilla lightly with butter.

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Recipe View Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast each tortilla, about 10 seconds on each side, and set aside.

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Recipe View Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add remaining salt, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are very tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in tomatoes and cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Fold in shredded chicken.

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Recipe View Spread about 1 tablespoon refried beans down the center of a tortilla. Add about 1/4 cup chicken filling and roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining beans and filling. Pour 1/4 cup sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange enchiladas in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread to evenly coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with desired toppings.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the chicken seasoning.
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables, such as corn or black beans.
If you prefer a spicier enchilada, use a hotter enchilada sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.

Nettie Wolf

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 39 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Myrtice Labadie

    I made these for a weeknight meal and they were surprisingly easy to put together. My family devoured them!

  • Ewell Erdman

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the enchiladas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!

  • Derrick Feest

    These enchiladas were a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the perfect balance of flavors.

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