Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas, where tender chicken meets creamy goodness all wrapped in soft tortillas. Topped with zesty enchilada sauce and melted cheese, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With each bite, expect a burst of flavor that will surely delight your loved ones. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees smiles around the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Boil in water until cooked through (15-20 minutes). Shred using two forks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, onions, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Spoon about three tablespoons of filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg