Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are a deliciously comforting dish made with tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in green enchilada sauce. They’re creamy, cheesy, slightly tangy, and topped with fresh garnishes for a satisfying finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (4 oz) green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
2 cups green enchilada sauce
1 cup sour cream (for topping, optional)
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes (for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar until evenly combined.
3. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture onto each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
4. Pour green enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Warm tortillas in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to make them easier to roll without tearing.
For added heat, use pepper jack cheese or stir diced jalapeños into the filling.
To make this recipe ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance—just add 5 minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, cream cheese, baked