Description
These Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas combine tender rotisserie chicken with a rich, creamy cheese filling and savory sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired dish is ready in under an hour and guaranteed to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 8–10 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup additional shredded cheese (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro and green onions (for garnish)
- Diced avocado (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- In a large bowl, combine vegetables with chicken, cream cheese, green chilies, 1 cup cheese, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
- Make sauce by creating a roux with butter and flour, then add broth, soup, sour cream, and seasonings.
- Spread ½ cup sauce in baking dish. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll, and place seam-side down.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more until bubbly.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving with desired garnishes.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare filling and sauce up to 2 days in advance. For a spicier version, add jalapeños or increase chili powder. Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat dairy products.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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